Question
What medication can a baby take to bring down a fever of 39 degrees?
Answer
For a baby with a fever, alcohol wipe bathing can be considered first to help lower the temperature. However, fever can be caused by various reasons, including infections, connective tissue diseases, or malignant tumors. It is not recommended to rush into medication without identifying the cause. Treatment should first focus on finding the cause of the fever and then treating it accordingly.