Question
Should a child with a fever of 38 degrees Celsius take antipyretics?
Answer
If your child’s fever reaches 38 degrees Celsius, you can first consider using alcohol-based sponge baths to help bring down the temperature, while also identifying the cause of the fever. A fever can be caused by an infection or other reasons such as connective tissue disease. It is not recommended to rush into giving your child antipyretics without first determining the cause.