Question
My child is 5 years old and has caught a cold, with slightly elevated body temperature. After taking medication, the fever has started again and won’t subside. What should I do when a child’s high fever won’t go away?
Answer
You can first give the child some antipyretic medication and perform physical cooling on the child. Measure the child’s body temperature every half hour to observe how the temperature rises. Take the child to the hospital for a blood test to confirm the cause of the fever, and treatment that targets the specific condition can help the child quickly recover from the fever. During the fever period, try to give the child more hot water to drink and always ensure good air circulation.