Question
A 12-month-old baby is experiencing coughing and convulsions. How should one handle the situation?
Answer
If the baby’s fever is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, there is no need to take antipyretic medication or receive a fever-reducing injection. Provide ample hydration and be mindful of the environmental temperature, avoiding excessive heat. During hot seasons, babies have a poor ability to regulate their body temperature. If the mother holds the baby, heat is not easily dissipated, leading to an increase in body temperature. However, this type of fever usually does not last long. Place the baby in a cool area, gently fan them, offer a lot of cool juice, or give them a warm bath, and within a few hours, the body temperature can return to normal.