It is inevitable for babies to have a fever, so should we take medicine when the baby's fever reaches 37.5 degrees Celsius? Or should we choose some better ways to solve it? I guess many people have their own ideas or experiences to share. Now let's talk about whether it's better to take medication or take other measures!
Does the baby need medication for 37.5
Monitor body temperature. If the body temperature is below 38.5 ℃, it can be physically cooled down. Do not take antipyretic drugs for now, except for those with febrile seizures. It also depends on the age of the child and whether there are other accompanying symptoms such as nasal congestion or runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea, coughing or wheezing, etc. It also depends on the general condition of the baby, such as whether they are breastfeeding or eating well, and whether they are in good spirits. If possible, go to a nearby hospital to see a doctor for evaluation, perform a peripheral blood routine test, check the blood count, and preliminarily determine whether it is a bacterial or viral infection. Viral infection does not require taking antibiotics.
How to quickly reduce fever in babies
Drinking plenty of water and replenishing fluids can help quickly reduce fever
Drinking more water and replenishing body fluids for children is the most basic method of cooling, and it is very effective and suitable for all babies with fever. The reason why infusion is considered effective by most parents is closely related to intravenous fluid supplementation.
Wiping the body with warm water helps to dissipate heat throughout the body and quickly reduce fever
Wiping the whole body with warm water is a great way to cool down, suitable for children of all ages. The temperature of the water should be 3-4 ℃ lower than the child's body temperature, which is more appropriate. Wipe for 10-15 minutes each time.
Lowering the ambient temperature and heat exchange are beneficial for rapid heat dissipation
Children need to exchange heat with their surroundings to reduce fever. The lower the ambient temperature, the more conducive it is to reducing fever. The best ambient temperature is 25 ℃~27 ℃ (which can be adjusted appropriately depending on the season), which is conducive to a slow decrease in body temperature.
Using antipyretic patches can also help dissipate heat locally
The antipyretic patch has a small area and limited antipyretic effect. For children with high fever, it may feel more comfortable and is only an auxiliary measure.
So if your body temperature hasn't reached 39 degrees, don't take medication because it's a highly toxic substance, so try not to take medication. However, if the temperature is high, you still need to immediately reduce your fever, so this cannot be ignored. The most important thing is to cool down. As mentioned in the previous cooling measures, you can follow them!
