Question
How can I quickly reduce a baby’s fever of 38 degrees? What should I do when a baby has a fever at night?
Answer
Infant fever can have various causes, commonly due to infections such as the common cold. Methods for reducing fever include medication and physical cooling, and treatment should be targeted at the cause of the fever, with medication used under medical guidance. If the body temperature is too high, it may trigger a fever-induced seizure, and measures should be taken to suppress the body temperature.