What should I do if my three-year-old child has a high fever?

It is very common for children to have a fever. When a baby has a fever, the body will feel uncomfortable and may have symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, headache, and fever. Mothers must be careful when taking care of their babies. Once a child has a high fever, it is best to go to the hospital in time, and then give the baby more water to detoxify. It is necessary to pay great attention when caring for the child. So what should I do if a three-year-old child has a high fever?

What to do if a three-year-old child has repeated fevers

1. When the body temperature is below 38.5℃, physical cooling is the preferred intervention.

Fever is the most common symptom of infectious diseases in children. The treatment of fever can be roughly divided into "physical treatment" and "drug treatment". Generally speaking, when a child's body temperature is below 38°C, there is no need to use drug treatment, but choose the correct physical cooling method. For example, applying a fever-reducing patch, drinking plenty of water, and taking a warm bath can all help lower body temperature.

2. Infants and young children with a body temperature above 38.5°C need drug treatment.

If you find that your child's body temperature has exceeded 38.5℃, parents should closely observe the child's condition so as to respond in time. For infants and young children, when their body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, they need to be given medication.

3. If the body temperature is above 39°C, medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

When a child's body temperature exceeds 39°C and is considered a high fever, Western medicine treatment is usually chosen.

How to quickly deal with a baby's fever

Fever is a physical warning sign for the baby's health. When the baby's armpit temperature is above 37.5℃ or the rectal temperature or ear temperature is above 38℃, it can be determined that the baby has a fever. According to experts from the confinement center, fever is a natural phenomenon caused by resistance to the invasion of pathogens, so if parents insist on reducing the baby's fever, it will weaken the baby's resistance. The following are timely ways to deal with a baby's fever.

If the baby's temperature is below 38.5℃, and he is not feeling particularly uncomfortable and in good spirits, that is, he eats, sleeps and plays as usual, there is no need to rush to take him to the doctor or use antipyretics. You can use appropriate drinking water and physical cooling methods, and make sure your baby gets enough rest. For infants under 3 months old, opening their clothes and quilts and letting them wear less clothes may have the effect of gradually reducing their temperature. Generally speaking, babies with high fever should not be covered with thick quilts and should wear less clothes.

When your baby's fever is around 38.5℃39℃, you can first take the following physical cooling methods at home. Antipyretics can be used moderately, with the principle of using one medicine at a time, to relieve the baby's discomfort and prevent the baby from having high fever convulsions.

Apply a large, warm, semi-dry towel to the baby's chest and abdomen, but pay attention to the room temperature to avoid cold. In addition, you can also use a few slightly cool wet towels (about 25℃), wring them into half dry, and place them on the baby's forehead, neck, armpits and thighs for cold compress. Change them every 5 to 7 minutes, and the baby will feel very comfortable.

When the baby's body temperature rises above 38.5℃, the mother should use physical cooling to help the baby dissipate heat while also using appropriate antipyretic drugs. If your baby refuses oral medication,

Antipyretic suppositories are the best choice. If your baby has a fever of 39℃ or above (especially babies under 3 years old), and the fever is not caused by vaccination; there is a burning sensation when urinating; the fever recurs after more than 24 hours; and the fever lasts for more than 72 hours, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately to ensure the baby's safety.