Question
The baby is 3.5 years old and has a body temperature of 37.4 degrees. How should I handle it?
Answer
Fever is the body’s defense mechanism against diseases. For low-grade fever, with a body temperature between 37 and 38.5 degrees, the damage to the body is not significant and can even help in the recovery from certain diseases, so there is no need for special fever-reducing measures. However, for moderate to high fever (body temperature above 38.5 degrees) that lasts for an extended period, it may cause harm to the body, particularly to the central nervous system, and therefore requires early treatment and careful care.