Question
My child is 11 months old and has been suffering from a fever recently, with temperatures reaching as high as 40 degrees. We went to the hospital yesterday, and the doctor said there are no major issues, but I don’t know what to do? The child has taken some fever-reducing medicine like Merck, and I would like to ask if there are any other methods to help lower the fever besides the medication prescribed by the hospital?
Answer
In addition to taking medication as prescribed, you can adopt physical cooling methods, such as gently wiping your child’s forehead, armpits, and groin with a mixture of alcohol or wine and warm water. Remember not to use too low a temperature to avoid your child catching a cold. If the fever persists at a low level, you still need to seek treatment. I hope these suggestions can help you, and wish your child a speedy recovery!