Question
What should I do if my 10-month-old has a body temperature of 37.9 degrees and refuses to drink water?
Answer
Fever is a common symptom, often caused by a cold. For a 10-month-old child, if the body temperature does not exceed 38 degrees, it is recommended to adopt physical cooling methods, such as rubbing the body with alcohol or wiping the face and forehead with warm water. If the child’s temperature is above 38 degrees, consider giving antipyretics such as ibuprofen suspension or naproxen. At the same time, closely monitor the child’s condition, and if symptoms worsen or persist, seek medical attention promptly.