Question
The 5-month-old baby has been running a fever for several days in a row. After taking fever-reducing medicine, the body temperature drops, but then rises again. There was a history of receiving anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing injections, and the current body temperature is 37.6 degrees. Ask whether this temperature is considered a fever and what kind of help is needed.
Answer
Fever in children is often recurrent. It is recommended to use physical cooling methods such as drinking plenty of water and wiping with warm water if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees. If the temperature exceeds 39 degrees, it is advisable to seek medical attention quickly to determine the cause of the fever. Caution should be exercised when using fever-reducing medication, as it may contain caffeine and other ingredients with potential side effects. It must be used under the guidance of a doctor.