Question
What should you do if a baby has a fever of 38.3 degrees?
Answer
If a baby’s fever reaches above 38.5 degrees, it is recommended to use fever-reducing medication such as Paracetamol. Physical cooling can be employed, such as wiping the rich vascular areas like the chest, back, neck, and inguinal region with 75% alcohol to dissipate heat. Also, encourage drinking cool water, taking a warm bath, or using ice packs. Once the body temperature drops to 36.8 degrees, stop using fever-reducing medication or physical cooling methods.