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I had consulted with a pediatric doctor at bhadrak odisha. My 2 years son has effected with viral fever. Pl.tell me the temperature at which I can give paracetamol. I had measured the temperature 102.3 degree fahrenheit still than my son is playing and eating normally. Can I use paracetamol? Pl kindly help me.
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There is no need to drastically reduce the temperature if the child is playful and is not sick. Generally the paracetamol is given if the temp is higher than 100 F
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