Question
How to handle a 6-month-old baby’s temperature reaching 38.5 degrees?
Answer
When a 6-month-old baby’s temperature reaches 38.5 degrees, you can first use alcohol wipe bathing to help bring down the fever. Then, you should further investigate the cause of the baby’s fever, as it can be caused by various factors, including infections, connective tissue diseases, or malignant tumors. It is not recommended to administer medication to the baby immediately without first determining the cause.