Question
What should be done when a 10-month-old child has a fever of 7.9 degrees?
Answer
When a child has a fever, the following measures can be taken:
- Provide adequate hydration to maintain body fluid balance.
- Use lukewarm water to wipe the body for physical cooling.
- If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered under medical guidance.
- Pay attention to the child’s condition changes, and seek immediate medical attention if the fever persists or is accompanied by other symptoms.