Question
A boy, several months old, has been running a fever recently. It’s a kind of fever that comes back quickly after the temperature drops, and it’s persistent. He cries non-stop even during dinner. What should I do for a six-month-old baby with a fever?
Answer
When a child has a fever, do not self-medicate at home. First, closely monitor the temperature changes and take frequent temperature readings. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if it is higher than 38.5 degrees Celsius, use fever-reducing medication to achieve the goal of cooling down. If the child’s temperature does not subside, it is recommended to seek immediate medical treatment at the hospital and not delay the condition. In daily life, maintain regular routines, ensure proper warmth and cold protection, consume light and soft foods in daily meals, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water to ensure that the condition does not recur.