Question
Why does a baby get a fever after taking a bath, and why does the fever persist?
Answer
A baby may develop a fever after a bath due to catching a cold from getting chilled. It’s recommended to drink plenty of water and use cooling and detoxifying medicine. If the baby’s fever temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, antipyretic medication should be taken; if it’s below 38.5 degrees, physical cooling can be done. Consider using anti-inflammatory oral liquids and traditional Chinese medicine, and drink plenty of hot water to aid in physical cooling.