A member asked:

Gtube fed baby has fever from vaccinations & is formula fed 7xday with gap from 1am-6am. shall he get h2o during this gap for hydration & how many ml?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Get checked: Considering your childs age and medical issues it would be best checked at your doctors office or at the emergency room. Only with a complete history and physical can we ensure your child gets the best treatment.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Probably not: Since the baby is being fed formula 7 times daily, which is ~60-70% water, he should be OK with need for extra water, unless fever persists and is high. The dose of anti-fever medicine like acetaminophen depends upn age and weight, with an average of 10mg/kg/dose given every 4-6 hrs.

Answered 7/28/2015

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