Question
The 1-year and 7-month-old baby started having a fever around 4 AM today. The initial temperature was around 37.8 degrees, and it rose to approximately 39.3 degrees by 5 PM. The fever-reducing effect of ibuprofen was not noticeable, and the baby went to the hospital at 6 PM and received medication. The fever has not subsided yet, and I’m not sure what to do.
Answer
There is a reason for the baby’s fever, and it’s best to find the cause so that we can use medication that targets the specific symptoms. You can have some blood tests done to check. Use fever-reducing medication if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees. It is recommended that you pay attention to giving your baby plenty of water, monitor their body temperature, as the temperature may fluctuate for three to four days. Use fever-reducing medication if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees. Once the cause is found, targeted treatment can be provided. These are suggestions for the question ‘What’s going on with a 1-year-old baby’s fever?’ I hope this helps you, and wish you good health!