Question
Will children get a fever after being bitten by mosquitoes?
Answer
Fever is a common symptom in children after being bitten by mosquitoes, usually caused by the common cold. Children’s thermoregulatory centers are not fully developed, so their body temperature is easily affected by the environment and fluctuates. Generally, if the body temperature does not exceed 38 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted, such as using alcohol to wipe the body, wiping the face or forehead with warm water. If the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen suspension or naproxen can be administered.