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Funmilayo Jameson
Their is a need to measure the temperature with digital thermometer. Anything between 36.5 and 37.5 is normal. If above 37.5, you can give paracetamol every 6 hours. You may also want to take the child to hospital if fever keeps rising or continues despite the paracetamol.
Be advised that we strongly condemn self medication here. Only use drugs prescribed by a doctor.
Paracetamol should be given AFTER ma ,not before
Kindly note that administering paracetamol after an immunization shot has to do with reducing fever associated with some vaccines side effects especially the PENTA or DPT but we don't have to take paracetamol for every immunization but then many don't know which is why especially at our health centres their practice of giving paracetamol at all immunizations, not necessary. Observe baby, if she develops fever above 37.5, give paracetamol.
Please give paracetamol after immunization if the baby develops temperature, if not no need to administer.
Paracetamol dose is 15mg x weight of the baby.
The most accurate way is to use a thermometer. The average temperature ranges between 36.5 -37.5degrees. Once their temperature is with this range nothing to worry about. Any temperature above 37.6 may indicate fever Please see a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment. Manage the temperature with tepid sponging and paracetamol.
A weak and pale child needs urgent medical attention. Kindly see a doctor preferably a Paediatrician for thorough evaluation and treatment.
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
Yes it is okay for a baby to take paracetamol to soothe his pain or calm fever after immunisation. The paracetamol should be given immediately AFTER the immunisation especially if s/he develops a fever.... So give one dose first AFTER the vaccination and if no subsequent fever, you can stop.
Using a thermometer, if the reading is more than 37.4, then your baby has a fever.
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You need to take your child to the Paediatric Dentist for proper check and treatment. There are many things that can cause swollen or bleeding gums. Either the child's teeth are not properly cleaned or the child has a bacterial or viral infection e.g Herpetic stomatogingivitis, don't mind the grammar. Whatever the case may be he needs to have a proper check and treated accordingly
Dear mom, red oil and salt are not the medication for boil. Please the drugs you gave were there prescribed?
Remove his diaper and check his buttocks or where the injection was given if there is swelling. The swollen areas can make them cry a lot of times
You can also apply an ice pack to the injection site. She will be fine.
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Hello ma'am, if the drugs were prescribed by your doctor and he/she is
aware you are breastfeeding then there is nothing wrong with taking the
drugs. Kindly avoid self medications but follow your doctor's
instructions. If you have any doubts or complaints please let the Doctor
know. Kind regards.
aware you are breastfeeding then there is nothing wrong with taking the
drugs. Kindly avoid self medications but follow your doctor's
instructions. If you have any doubts or complaints please let the Doctor
know. Kind regards.
I suspect you aren't latching him well. Always ensure that your nipple is directly into your baby's mouth.
Hello Adeola, I will advise you to strictly follow your doctor's instructions. Don't self medicate your baby
Kindly take your child back to the hospital to see a doctor preferably a paediatrician for proper evaluation and treatment
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
What do you mean how many paracetamol? Tablet or syrup? And why do you want to give the children paracetamol? Pls clarify
Blood in the stools is not normal . It could be due to Dysentery or bleeding along the gastrointestinal tract. Blood like substance does not necessarily mean that there is blood in the stools. Kindly see a doctor and let the stools be analyzed in the laboratory. If confirmed to be blood the underlying cause of the bloody stools will be further investigated and treated