Question
A three-year-old child developed a fever today. The child had a routine blood test in the morning, which came back normal. The doctor prescribed Acetaminophen, Ceftriaxone granules, and Lung-Clearing Lung-Clearing chewable tablets. The child experienced intermittent fever throughout the day and low-grade fever at night, with a body temperature of 39.3 degrees Celsius at 11 PM. After taking the fever-reducing medicine for more than an hour, the child did not sweat and the body temperature did not drop. How should we handle this situation?
Answer
Based on the description, although the routine blood test results were normal, it is recommended to undergo a mycoplasma test. After taking the fever-reducing medicine for an hour, if the body temperature has not dropped, check if the child’s hands and feet have become warm. If they have, this may indicate that the child is about to defrost. Observe for another half hour. If the body temperature still does not drop, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a follow-up visit. If the child shows signs of shivering, it is imperative to go to the hospital immediately.