Question
Yesterday, the baby had an intermittent cough. By 10 PM, after a shower, the baby’s temperature rose to 38.5 degrees. After taking Tylenol, the fever subsided. Then, the baby was given Xiangxue Antiviral Oral Liquid and Huitong to take before going to sleep. Around 6 AM, the baby started to have a fever again, with a sustained temperature between 39 degrees and 39.4 degrees for about three hours. Previous treatment and effects: Taken Tylenol, Xiangxue Antiviral Oral Liquid, and Huitong; seeking assistance: I would like to ask, if the baby has a continuous fever between 39 and 39.4 degrees for three hours, does this qualify as a long duration of fever that could affect the brain? What should be done when a baby has a fever, and what should they eat?
Answer
A baby’s fever is a symptom indicating that the body is uncomfortable and sending out an alert, but it is not a disease itself. If the baby’s body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, you can temporarily take Tylenol or Meropenem and pay attention to drinking plenty of water. After the doctor identifies the cause of the fever, symptomatic treatment can be administered. If the baby’s temperature is only around 38 degrees with a good spirit, there is no need to rush to the hospital immediately. You can provide home care first without giving the baby any fever-reducing medicine, just providing liquid food and water. Allowing the baby to recover naturally can actually enhance the baby’s resistance. Additionally, you can initially adopt physical cooling methods.