Question
Fever and cough; still not moderately reduce fever at 4 PM today. Previous treatment and results: Taken compound zinc lozenges. Desired assistance: What should I do now?
Answer
Baby fever is the body’s response to fighting off viruses, and the body temperature will naturally adjust, so there’s no need to rush to reduce the fever. Fever is often a sign of illness, and parents should not hurriedly give their baby fever-reducing medicine, as this may interfere with the doctor’s accurate diagnosis of the cause of the baby’s fever. When parents bring their baby for a follow-up visit, they should focus on understanding how long the fever might last, rather than just the temperature reading. When a baby has a fever, identifying the cause of the fever is more important than rushing to help bring down the fever.