Question
A child has been experiencing coughing, vomiting, and fever for a full day, and anything they eat comes up. The past treatment and its effects are that after an injection of fever-reducing medicine today, the fever has been somewhat relieved. The doctor prescribed a box of medicine, but the label on the box states that it is not for children. The needed assistance is to inquire about how to handle these symptoms in the child.
Answer
Since the medication is marked as not for children, it should not be given to the child as it may cause harm to the liver and nervous system. When a child’s body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, fever-reducing medicine should be used. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling (cooling) should be done, such as drinking plenty of water and using warm water to wipe the neck, armpits, and groin areas to help lower the temperature. If the fever recurs or does not decrease, it may be caused by an infection, and it is recommended to undergo a routine blood test to understand the blood count situation. If the blood count shows abnormalities, antibiotics should be used immediately for anti-inflammatory treatment.