Question
The baby has a fever just a few days after birth. Should I give the baby fever-reducing medicine? How should I cool down the fever?
Answer
Hello, generally speaking, most fevers are caused by infections, which can be caused by bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, and so on, with the first two being the most common. It is recommended that you have your child undergo a routine blood test, which can give you an idea of whether your child has been infected with bacteria or viruses, and then choose antibiotics or antiviral drugs based on the test results. Fever may be caused by being overdressed or by an excessively high environmental temperature, so the first step is to adjust the room temperature and reduce the baby’s covering.