Question
My baby is now six months old and has an unexplained fever, with a body temperature between 37.5 to 38 degrees Celsius. Do I need to give her fever medicine? A few days ago, the baby had a fever accompanied by a rash, which has since healed, but she has started to have a fever again. At that time, anti-viral medication was administered. I hope to know if I should give fever medicine when the baby’s body temperature is at 37.5 degrees.
Answer
If a child experiences a recurrence of fever or cough, parents should immediately measure their child’s temperature. If the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be chosen, such as using warm water to wipe the baby’s armpits, neck, and chest areas, and placing an ice pack on the head to effectively lower the body temperature. If the condition is more severe or the temperature is too high and requires medication treatment, it should be done according to medical instructions to avoid causing harm to the baby due to improper use of medication.