Question
What should be done if a child has a persistent fever for five to six days, and the fever does not show any signs of subsiding?
Answer
For children with a fever, if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is generally not necessary to use fever-reducing medication. At this time, symptomatic treatment can be adopted, and a cold towel or ice pack can be applied to the forehead to relieve the symptoms of fever. If the child’s body temperature reaches above 38.5 degrees Celsius, Merck can be used for rapid fever reduction; if the temperature is between 38 and 38.5 degrees Celsius, Tylenol would be more suitable.