Should Children with a Fever Take Taurine?

Question

My child has a fever below 38 degrees, and taking some taurine along with children’s paracetamol and chlorphenamine seems to help, but the fever returns after a few days. What’s going on?

Answer

Firstly, taurine can be taken. The normal body temperature is between 36-37.4℃. Fever is usually a manifestation of an infectious disease. When children have a fever, it is crucial to complete checks promptly, make an accurate diagnosis, and treat the underlying cause! Generally, if a child’s body temperature is below 38.5 degrees and they are in good spirits with no discomfort, or if infants under 2 months old should be cautious with medication for fever reduction, physical methods of cooling can be adopted. Physical cooling methods include: drinking plenty of water, removing excessive clothing, ensuring the child is in a cool (but not cold) and well-ventilated environment. Additionally, it is necessary to: 1. Drink more warm water, fruit juice, and green vegetable water; 2. Apply fever-reducing patches to the forehead and have a warm water bath.