Hi. I have a 2.5year old that has been running a fever for 6 days. In that time it has ranged from 100-104.4. Also she has had 2 days where she was fever cree for about 6 hours each. She seems to shot up in temp fast. She has been screened for strep, ears checked, and chest fine. She doesn t have any other symptoms. Whether fever gets above 101, usually at night, she whimpers and shivers. How long is a fever too long? What causes just fevers?
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.