Question
Parents inquire if it is okay to give their child half a packet of compound zinc bisglycinate tablets when the child has recurrent fever.
Answer
The causes of fever in children are complex and may involve bacterial or viral infections. For bacterial infections, antibiotics may be prescribed; for viral infections, there is currently no specific treatment. Children can take antiviral medications such as Virucide or Jade Green Tea Sachets. Fever will usually subside on its own after a certain period, so it is not advisable to use medication indiscriminately. It is recommended that the child be taken to the hospital for examination to determine the cause of the fever before treatment is initiated.