Question
What should I do if my 17-month-old baby has a fever of 38.5°C?
Answer
When a baby’s body temperature rises above 37.5°C, it indicates that the baby has a fever. At this point, you can initially try physical cooling methods, such as dressing the baby in lighter clothing, using fever-reducing patches, or wiping the body with warm water. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, you may consider giving the baby fever-reducing medication. However, please be cautious not to give medication too early or in excessive amounts, as this may weaken the baby’s own ability to resist diseases.