Not all fevers are harmful. In fact , fever can be considered to be body's response to get rid of organisms faster. It helps in killing the organisms earlier. On the other hand, fever is associated with some unpleasant feelings and symptoms, such as body-ache. Some children have a tendency to develop convulsions with fever. Any fever should be treated promptly in children prone to develop convulsions in association with fever. Tepid sponging with tap water is one of the methods that the care giver can employ immediately, along with antipyretic therapy. Paracetamol is the best medicine for moderate to high fever. It is preferable after food as the side effects of acidity (gastritis) can be lesser. Tepid sponging aims at dissipation of heat through evaporation . Antipyretic like paracetamol should administered with sponging.
