Question
My baby boy suddenly developed a fever yesterday afternoon at 37.8 degrees Celsius, which rose to 39.4 degrees Celsius by 10 PM. I gave him a fever reducer and he cooled down after sweating. The fever returned this morning, and I gave him another dose of fever reducer in the afternoon at 4 PM. I would like to know how long it might take for his condition to improve, and whether I should seek immediate medical attention. I took him to the hospital last night at 10 PM, where he was prescribed ribavirin and Jinyu Qingsuan Liquid. I would like to know how to proceed with these treatments.
Answer
Fever in children is often a sign of the immune system fighting off a virus, and each illness can be seen as an opportunity to strengthen the immune system. During the fever, it is important to keep the child in bed and allow them to sleep more, as adequate rest can help reduce fever. Generally, fever subsides within three days, and if the temperature at the same time each day does not rise, it is a sign of improvement, so there is no need for excessive worry.