** 1. Most fever encountered in general practice are viral, self limiting and require only symptomatic treatment, but as compulsory routine . consult a Pediatrician who will look for pallor, jaundice, neck stiffness, abdomen for liver & spleen and auscultate the chest to find the cause of the fever by evaluating the associated symptoms. 2. bed rest with blankets . semi solid or liquid diet. [soft rice with milk, boiled vegetables,coconut water or electral water] . avoid exposure to wind, avoid bath-only sponging . avoid oily-fried foods, cold drinks, cold water, ice creams. . give bread butter, toast-jam,corn flakes, fruits like: apple, banana,pear, dry fruits, & biscuits.