What to Do When a Child Has a High Fever?

The child has a persistent high fever, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees. Oral fever-reducing medication and physical cooling methods are ineffective. After receiving fever-reducing injections, the fever persists. Blood tests are normal. The doctor diagnoses a viral infection and prescribes antiviral medication, but there is still uncertainty about how to handle the child’s continued high fever. Urgent expert advice is needed.
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