Question
My 9-year-old child had a fever on the morning of the day before yesterday, was given an injection in the afternoon, and had a fever again at midnight. The next day, another injection was given, but the child still had a fever that night. Today, another injection was given, but the child is feverish again. What should I do?
Answer
Fever in children is usually accompanied by infection, common causes include viral, bacterial, and mycoplasma infections. Your child’s recurrent fever may be due to an infection that has not been effectively controlled. Antipyretics should be taken every 4-6 hours, and no more than 4 times a day is recommended. When there is a low-grade fever, drinking plenty of water can usually bring the body temperature back to normal, and it is generally not recommended to use antipyretics. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, antipyretics should be taken while drinking plenty of water. Wishing for a quick recovery!