Question
My baby had a fever of 38.7 degrees last night. After taking taurine granules at a bit past midnight with no reaction, and then ibuprofen granules two hours later at 4 PM, the temperature is still 37.8. What should I do about this? Do I need to go to the hospital immediately, or should I take taurine granules first?
Answer
Based on your description, how old is the baby and what is their mental state? It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a routine blood test to check for any infections. If the baby’s mental state is good, you can also observe them first. When the baby’s temperature is below 38.5 degrees, you can take oral fever-reducing medicine like Merck, and use physical methods for cooling down when the temperature is not too high, such as taking a bath and wiping their body. These are suggestions for the question “What to do when your baby had a fever of 38.7 last night,” hoping it can help you, and wishing your baby a healthy recovery!