Question
My baby has a fever of 39.1 degrees. After taking a fever-reducing medicine for an hour, the fever does not subside. How should I handle it?
Answer
When a baby has a fever, physical cooling should be the first step, and other symptoms such as coughing, vomiting, and sore throat should be observed. If the fever is caused by a cold alone, a wet cloth can be applied to the forehead for physical cooling, or alcohol can be used to wipe the body. At the same time, the body temperature should be kept below 38 degrees. If the baby has other discomforts, it should be taken to the hospital for an immediate check-up.