What to Do When Your Baby Has a Fever of 39.5°C?

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What to Do When Your Baby Has a Fever of 39.5°C?

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A fever of 39.5°C in a child may be related to infections or inflammatory conditions, with the most common causes being pharyngitis or tonsillitis and other diseases. Parents can first use alcohol sponge baths to reduce the fever and further investigate the cause of the fever.