Setting: Tertiary care hospital.
Participants: 150 children 6 mo – 12 yr age with axillary
temperature ≥ 101ºF.
Intervention: Tepid sponging and antipyretic drug
(Paracetamol) (n=73) or only antipyretic drug
(Paracetamol) (n=77).
Main outcome measures: Reduction of body
temperature and level of comfort.