Question
My 3-year-old baby had a normal body temperature during the day, but started having a fever at night. What should I do?
Answer
Hello, your child may have a cold, which often comes with symptoms like coughing, runny nose, and fever. A fever is typically considered to be a temperature above 37 degrees Celsius. When measuring your child’s temperature, you do not need to add an extra 0.5 degrees. It is recommended to give your child children’s paracetamol and let them drink plenty of water to maintain their body temperature. It’s very important to keep warm. If the symptoms do not improve, you may need to consider intravenous treatment.