Question
A male baby, a few months old, has been running a fever recently. It’s the kind where the fever subsides for a while but then returns. He eats dinner normally and cries continuously. How should one handle a six-month-old baby with a fever?
Answer
If the baby has a low-grade fever, there is no need to rush to cool it down. Give the baby plenty of water, observe carefully, as low-grade fevers can actually protect babies; they are the baby’s own defense against bacteria and viruses, so there is no need to cool down the fever. Pay close attention to the baby’s temperature; only use fever-reducing medicine if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees. Patients should seek immediate and systematic examination at a regular three-level A hospital to receive appropriate treatment and accelerate recovery.