Parents will be particularly worried about their baby's lifelong illness, fearing that the baby's body will be severely affected and unable to resist the invasion of the disease. Actually, a baby's fever needs to be judged based on temperature. If the temperature is too high, it can cause significant harm to the body and requires early response. What should I do if a 1-year-old baby has a fever of 38 degrees?
After a baby has a fever, it is necessary to observe their body temperature, which can be measured every few hours. If the baby's temperature exceeds 38.5, they need to seek medical attention. If it is below 38.5, temperature observation can be conducted, and the body temperature can be physically lowered to observe whether the baby will experience recurrence.
After a baby has a fever, cooling down the body can temporarily alleviate the baby's condition. You can wipe the baby's body, especially the armpits, thighs, and under the neck. You can also apply cold compress to the baby's forehead, which can temporarily lower the body temperature. If the baby's body temperature does not decrease or if there are relapses, it is important to go to the hospital early to prevent the fever from worsening.
After a baby has a fever, it is necessary to identify the cause. Many reasons can lead to severe fever, such as viral infections, bacterial infections, etc. It is necessary to understand the cause and treat it with medication to eliminate inflammation before the body can recover. Parents need to take their babies to cooperate with doctors for treatment, so that the babies can recover.
