Question
Why do babies often get fevers? When a baby has a fever, should you take measures to cool them down or keep them warm? Do not blindly trust unverified suggestions.
Answer
If a baby’s fever is due to other physical reasons (such as heat stroke or other illnesses), cooling measures should be taken. The presence of toxins in the body can stimulate the immune system to produce a large number of white blood cells to eliminate bacteria, which can lead to an increase in body temperature. In this case, the primary task is to replenish fluids, as body heat can consume a significant amount of water, and it needs to be replenished promptly. Since the body needs to combat other illnesses, the fever may persist. Taking warming measures may cause the body temperature to continue rising, increasing the risk. Therefore, in this situation, cooling is the preferred option.