Fever..what can I do?

@mdilan (803)
United States
January 19, 2007 7:37am CST
Yesterday my two babies got vaccinated. I'm running out of Tylenol and they are getting warm. We cannot go outside now, because it is really cold, they already got sick twice. Please, help, are there any home remedies?
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@minerc (1373)
• United States
21 Jan 07
Run a luke warm bath, get in there with them and sit and play makeing sure to get the water all over them with a wash cloth especially on the head and feet It always worked for mine.
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@mdilan (803)
• United States
21 Jan 07
Pos. rated! Shouldn't the water be a little colder?
@minerc (1373)
• United States
21 Jan 07
No you would put them in shock, luke warm. Has to come down slowly
@nishdan01 (3050)
• Singapore
23 Jan 07
Wipe the whole body in normal tap water with a towel soaked in tap water and wipe the whole body.Give paracetmol suspension if possible.Make then rest and give lots of water. Overcoming fever - Home remedies Mixture of mint and ginger helps greatly in controlling fever instantly. Wet cloth / sandalwood paste when applied to forehead reduces fever considerably Turmeric powder mixed in warm milk when taken reduces the fever. Combination of Indian basil, sunflower seeds and honey helps to control fever. Good rest. Drink plenty of fluids (warm) Eat leafy vegetables, citrus fruits & carrots to increase the body immunity as these contain very vital Vitamins A,B,C & E. Things to avoid Chilled beverages and ice creams. Do not strain your body too much
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@mdilan (803)
• United States
24 Jan 07
Well, I didn't know about the mint and ginger! Thanks for your valuable contribution!
@diansinta (7544)
• Indonesia
20 Jan 07
give your son water and cold towel. it will be over until 1 day. just vacctination. :
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@mdilan (803)
• United States
20 Jan 07
Pos. rating! It was a little hard to apply the cold towel on him because he doesn't stay still!
@nyka08 (403)
• Philippines
19 Jan 07
this is what i've learned from school. first, if you feel that your child is hot, you should verify if your child has a fever. try to use a thermometer. it your child do have a fever, try to perform a tepid sponge bath. you just need tap water and a towel. wet the towel with water and wipe the extremities of your child from the hands to the shoulders or feet to hips with long strokes. this will improve circulation. then after a while, check the temperature if it has lowered down. also try giving lots of liquid. soup may also help to make the immune system stronger. if your child still has fever after 3 days, bring him to a doctor.
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@mdilan (803)
• United States
19 Jan 07
After three days. but why so long?
• United States
19 Jan 07
Fevers are a common reaction to vaccinations, usually they last for less than 48 hours. If their temperature is extremely high it is best to notify your peditrician. It is also very important to make sure your children drink plenty of fluids. Fevers can cause dehydration. When my son had a really high fever when he was younger, they wrapped him in chilled towels. Some baby books reccommend a cool bath. (NOT COLD)
@mdilan (803)
• United States
19 Jan 07
Positive rating for you! You are so right! I just called my older sister, and she told me to give them plenty of fluids. What else?
• United States
21 Jan 07
my pediatrition suggest giveing them a luke warm bath about body temp take a cup or wash rag and keep pouring over them dont forget the head plenty of cool drinks such as pediolite juice or gatorade watered down even popsycles are good, after bathing dress lightly t-shirt and diaper and cover lightly if they start to feel cold to the touch then add more covers this should work and they should sleep good through the night.Good Luck I do feel bad for them but this always worked for my 3 and now my grandkids.
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@mdilan (803)
• United States
21 Jan 07
Pos. rated! How does theGatorade work specifically?
@nishdan01 (3050)
• Singapore
23 Jan 07
Wipe the whole body in normal tap water with a towel soaked in tap water and wipe the whole body.Give paracetmol suspension if possible.Make then rest and give lots of water. Overcoming fever - Home remedies Mixture of mint and ginger helps greatly in controlling fever instantly. Wet cloth / sandalwood paste when applied to forehead reduces fever considerably Turmeric powder mixed in warm milk when taken reduces the fever. Combination of Indian basil, sunflower seeds and honey helps to control fever. Good rest. Drink plenty of fluids (warm) Eat leafy vegetables, citrus fruits & carrots to increase the body immunity as these contain very vital Vitamins A,B,C & E. Things to avoid Chilled beverages and ice creams. Do not strain your body too much
@yrteja (651)
• India
19 Jan 07
you need not worry about the fever.because a healthy person gets fever once or twice in an year.so you take rest and use medicines to cureit.
@mdilan (803)
• United States
19 Jan 07
Yes, but I'm afraid about convulsions, my kids are too little.