Should You Cover a Child with a Blanket When They Have a Fever?

Question

Should you cover a child with a blanket when they have a fever?

Answer

When a child has a fever, it is best to avoid covering them with an overly thick blanket, as this can hinder their body temperature from dissipating. However, you should also ensure they do not catch a cold, so the thickness of the blanket should be moderate. If the child has a low-grade fever, you can increase the frequency of giving them warm water to drink, and use physical methods to help cool them down, such as allowing them to remove their clothes in a room with suitable temperature and wiping their body with warm water. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication should be administered.