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As a Pediatrician and mother, I know fever phobia is real.
I break it all down so you can feel more confident in handling fevers in your children. Share this video with a friend, partner, or grandparent because fever is THE #1 reason we see panicked parents in our office, when MANY times its nothing to panic about.
Timestamps:
0:00-Intro/what this video will cover
1:50-Definition of fever
2:37-Why do kids get fever often?
3:44-Thermometers
6:41-How to check a rectal temperature
9:42-When to treat a child with a fever
15:01-Common Fever Myths
18:26-When to seek care for a fever
The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.
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How to Treat the Flu (Influenza) | Flu Treatment
If the flu is going around and develops symptoms, it’s best to see your doctor within a day or two. Since that is when medications for the flu are most effective.
Flu medications like Oseltamivir (Tami flu) are effective only against influenza viruses and can reduce the severity of symptoms shortens the time you’re sick by one or two days.
Anti-Influenza Medications
It should be given as soon as possible because of what I just mentioned. They’re most likely to provide benefits within the first 48 hours of the illness. But it doesn’t mean that after 48 hours, it’s 100% ineffective; it’s just that the sooner that’s given, the more effective it is.
With children, these coughing cold medicines are ineffective. They can have serious side effects. So check with your pediatrician.
Things you can do to help with cold and flu symptoms include –
– Getting rest
– Drinking fluids if you’re not too nauseated
– For a sore throat, you can gargle warm salt water or use throat sprays or lozenges
– Use petroleum jelly under the nose if it becomes raw for wiping it with tissues
– You can sit in a steam-filled room to temporarily decrease congestion
– You can use vaporizers and humidifiers
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Hi! Does your child have a fever and you are worried? How to take the correct temperature? Is it something serious? Is the child seriously unwell? What are the signs you should watch out for? We will discuss these in this video.
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How To Bring Down A Fever In Children | How To Get Rid Of A High Fever In Adults | How To Treat A High Fever In Babies
Hey guys! This weeks video is all about how to treat a fever in adults, children and babies.
WHAT IS NORMAL?
The average body temperature, taken with a thermometer in the mouth, is 37ÂşC (98.6ÂşF), but anywhere between 36.5ÂşC and 37.2ÂşC (97.7ÂşF and 99ÂşF) can be considered normal.
WHAT IS A FEVER?
A fever helps the body fight infections by stimulating the immune system. By increasing the body’s temperature, a fever makes it more difficult for the bacteria and viruses that cause infections to survive.
A fever is a high temperature of 38C or more.
RED FLAG SYMPTOMS TO BE AWARE OF:
Any of the following symptoms suggest that you or your child need urgent medical advice/help. They suggest that the symptoms could indicate a serious illness, and need emergency help.
I have tried my best to add as many red flag symptoms but incase I have missed anything please make sure to visit the following pages as well,
-https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/treating-high-temperature-children/?
-https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/spotting-signs-serious-illness/?
-https://patient.info/health/fever-in-children-high-temperature/seeing-a-doctor
-https://beta.nhs.uk/symptoms/fever-in-children/
• A high temperature in a baby less than 8 weeks old
• The child is under 3 months old with a temperature of 38°C (101°F) or above
• The child is between 3 and 6 months with a temperature of 39°C (102°F) or above
• The child’s fever lasts for more than 5 days
• Your child’s health is getting worse
• Your child is under 8 weeks old and doesn’t want to feed
• Cold feet and hands
• A high-pitched, weak or continuous cry in young children
• A lack of responsiveness, slower in activity or floppy, quiet or listless despite taking paracetamol or ibuprofen
• A bulging fontanelle (the soft spot on a baby’s head)
• A stiff neck
• Bothered by light
• Not drinking for more than 8 hours or showing signs of dehydration -https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/
• Fits, convulsions or seizures
• Blue, very pale, mottled, blotchy or ashen/grey skin
• Difficulty breathing, fast breathing, grunting while breathing, or if your child seems to be struggling to breathe – for example, sucking their stomach in under their ribs
• Unusually drowsy, hard to wake up, unable to stay awake, doesn’t seem to recognise you or seem aware of what’s going on around them
• Severe abdominal pain
• A spotty purple-red rash anywhere on the body that doesn’t fade when a glass is rolled over it
• Repeated vomiting or green (bile-stained) sick
• You have any concerns about looking after your child at home
TIPS TO HELP A FEVER:
• Drink or encourage to drink plenty of fluids – offer regular breastfeeds if you’re breastfeeding.
• Try to eat nutritious foods if you can.
• Check on your child from time to time during the night
• Tepid sponging is not recommended for treatment of fever
• Avoid bundling up in too many clothes or bedclothes
• Keep the room at a comfortable temperature, but make sure fresh air is circulating
• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration
MEDICATION:
If your child seems distressed, consider giving them children’s paracetamol or ibuprofen. These shouldn’t be given together unless advised by a healthcare professional.
Adults can take paracetamol and/or ibuprofen to help reduce a fever.
Always check any medication with your healthcare professional, read the instructions on the bottle or packet carefully, and never exceed the recommended dose.
Do not use ibuprofen if you have a known allergy or asthma attacks have been triggered by it or medicines in the same family.
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