Question
Is it better to give a 4.5-month-old baby with a fever of 38.5 degrees medication to bring down the fever immediately, or should we wait for the fever to subside naturally? What were the previous treatment scenarios and outcomes? What kind of help do we need?
Answer
Due to the recent hot weather, the baby’s high fever might be caused by the rise in temperature. It is advisable not to delay and to take medication or undergo intravenous infusion treatment promptly. You can give the baby symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication like children’s Mahan Gan Granules or ibuprofen suspension to bring down the fever. If the fever does not subside after two days, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a blood routine check and then proceed with treatment.