Question
At what temperature can a baby use children’s fever patches? When should a baby’s body temperature reach before using a fever patch? My baby started having a fever yesterday at 38.5 degrees Celsius; after taking fever-reducing medicine, they got better; but at night they got feverish again; it’s like they get better and then get feverish again; now they’re back to 37.4 degrees Celsius; I’m afraid of another fever episode, so I’ve applied children’s fever patches. Can I use them? Are there any side effects?
Answer
Most fevers are caused by infections, which can be bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma. It is recommended that you have your child undergo a blood routine test to determine whether the infection is bacterial or viral, and then treat accordingly. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can apply a fever patch and use physical cooling methods, drink plenty of water. If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication should be taken promptly to reduce the fever.