Question
The 6-month-old baby cannot lift her head, but can roll over and has normal appetite, with no significant abnormalities. However, she sometimes shivers. Should the baby take fever medicine if her anal temperature reaches 38 degrees?
Answer
The baby’s temperature is most accurately measured by the anal temperature; if it’s taken under the armpit, you need to add 0.5 degrees to get the correct body temperature. The baby’s temperature is a bit high now, so she can take a small amount of fever medicine.