Question
What should I do if my baby keeps having a fever after being diagnosed with H1N1 in the hospital?
Answer
Based on your description, if your child has H1N1 flu, it is common for them to have recurring fevers during the initial stages of the illness. If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, you should administer fever-reducing medication and use physical cooling methods, such as staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water. Eating light meals and taking oseltamivir, which is symptomatic relief medication, can also help. If there is no improvement after three days, it is recommended to seek intravenous treatment. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, there is no need to take fever-reducing medication. Instead, use fever-reducing patches, physical cooling methods, and drink warm water. Use warm towels to wipe all parts of the child’s body, including the forehead, neck, chest, back, groin, armpits, and limbs. Each wipe should be for more than ten minutes and monitor the body temperature while drinking plenty of warm water.