Question

At what temperature should a child be given fever medicine?

Answer

Hello, based on your description, the child has a fever and it might be related to a cold. You can observe if there are symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, or nasal congestion. You can give the child some small paracetamol tablets, yuxingcao syrup, and if there are coughing symptoms, you can use some anti-inflammatory and expectorant cough medicine. If the child’s body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can administer fever-reducing medicine. Pay attention to the child’s mental state. If the child is feverish but still in good spirits, able to laugh and play after taking medication to reduce the fever, as they would normally, this indicates that the child’s condition is not severe and they can be safely cared for at home. However, if the child appears listless, tired, or has a dull expression, it suggests a serious condition and you should hurry to the hospital.