Question
How should I handle a child who has a persistent high fever?
Answer
Based on the situation you described, the child has a fever and it has been confirmed that there is a bacterial infection. Since complete recovery from the disease requires a process, don’t get too anxious. Since the child currently has a persistent high fever and there have been many attempts to use fever-reducing medications, you can first give the child more hot water to drink, and don’t cover the child too warmly to prevent heat from dissipating and causing further sweating. Generally, the fever-reducing medications available for children are these, and you have already tried them. If they don’t work, you can administer a shot of fever-reducing injection which might be more effective. If the child experiences severe high fever again at night, do not panic. You can use alcohol for wiping the child’s body to temporarily lower the temperature, and use a cold towel to apply pressure on the child’s forehead. If necessary, you should go to the hospital again. I hope my explanation can help you.