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Is Viral Fever Contagious?
Question: One of my relative come to my house 6 days back,he has viral fever. I have a baby who is 6 month old got viral fever.Is it transmitted? If yes why after 6 days.
What medicines needs to be given. He is very cranky. I am giving with copphol
What medicines needs to be given. He is very cranky. I am giving with copphol
Brief Answer:
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Viral infections can easily spread from one child to other. The menifestations take 1-2 weeks to appear at times due to incubation period.
At present, you need to give only symptomatic treatment. That includes paracetamol or calpol drops/syrup along with good nutrition and fluids. These episodes are self limiting and improve within a couple of days.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Viral infections can easily spread from one child to other. The menifestations take 1-2 weeks to appear at times due to incubation period.
At present, you need to give only symptomatic treatment. That includes paracetamol or calpol drops/syrup along with good nutrition and fluids. These episodes are self limiting and improve within a couple of days.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what should i give for food. I m giving him Enfamil Stage 1
Brief Answer:
Start complementary feeds along with Enfamil stage 2
Detailed Answer:
Hi
If your baby has completed 6 months of age then start Enfamil stage 2 along with 2-3 bowls of complementary feeds daily.
Complementary feeds for now should be in semi solid form. It should include:
- Cereal flours especially raging, rice etc.
- pulses
- vegetables and fruits
- dairy products
Avoid cow milk and honey till one year of age.
Start complementary feeds along with Enfamil stage 2
Detailed Answer:
Hi
If your baby has completed 6 months of age then start Enfamil stage 2 along with 2-3 bowls of complementary feeds daily.
Complementary feeds for now should be in semi solid form. It should include:
- Cereal flours especially raging, rice etc.
- pulses
- vegetables and fruits
- dairy products
Avoid cow milk and honey till one year of age.
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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