Question
A parent describes how their several-month-old daughter has a fever of 39°C and, after taking ibuprofen suspension multiple times, the body temperature remains between 38°C and 39°C, asking for advice on how to handle the situation.
Answer
The doctor suggests that if the body temperature is below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, such as fever-reducing patches and wiping the entire body with warm water, especially on areas prone to heat loss like the palms and soles. Additionally, it is important to measure the temperature at regular intervals to observe any changes. Since infants have a faster metabolism, their body temperature is usually slightly higher than that of adults.