At home care

• Control the fever
  • Give acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol outside the United States). Always follow label instructions.
  • Give cool water sponge baths.
• Give plenty of fluids such as water or drinks with added electrolytes. Dehydration occurs when a person loses too much body fluid from fever, vomiting, or not drinking enough fluids.
• Watch for signs of dehydration and seek care immediately if your infant develops signs of dehydration.

Signs of mild to moderate dehydration

• Urinates less frequently (less than 6 wet diapers per day)
• Dry mouth, tongue, lips
• Few or no tears when crying
• Sunken soft spot of the head or eyes
  

  Signs of severe dehydration

  • Sleepiness, lack of energy, very fussy
  • Sunken eyes
  • Cool, discolored hands or feet
  • Urinates 1-2 times per day
    

    Protect other family members

    • If you your infant has dengue, keep preventing mosquito bites.
    • During the first week of illness, dengue can be found in the blood. The virus can be passed from an infected person to a mosquito through mosquito bites.