Question
How to quickly cool down a child with a fever?
Answer
For a 7-year-old child, it is not recommended to use medication to cool down the fever if the body temperature is below 38.5°C. Physical cooling methods such as wiping the neck, armpits, and calves with warm, damp towels can be adopted. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, consider using appropriate fever-reducing medication, but do not delay treatment due to concerns about side effects. If the body temperature exceeds 39°C, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly and may require an injection of fever-reducing medication. Additionally, acupuncture is another possible method for cooling down, but it should be performed at a professional institution.