Question
How to Determine If a Baby Has a Fever?
Answer
In everyday life, we often see parents touching their child’s head or palm to feel if the skin is hot, and then concluding that the child has a fever. Some parents believe that as long as a child’s body temperature exceeds 37°C, they are sick. However, this understanding is not entirely correct. Fever is a very common symptom in infants and young children, often the first sign of various diseases. The normal body temperature of a child may vary due to age, activity levels, and environmental temperature, so it cannot be determined solely based on touch or temperature. The correct approach is to use a thermometer to measure the child’s body temperature and observe other symptoms and behaviors, such as appetite, vitality, and mental state, to determine if the child truly has a fever and whether further medical examination and treatment are needed.