What is the reason for a 9-year-old child to have a fever?

Fever is one of the symptoms that each of us will experience frequently. There are many reasons for fever, but most of them are caused by problems in our body functions. Once you have a fever, you should take timely treatment measures, such as physical cooling or going to the hospital for treatment. So what causes a 9-year-old child to have a fever? Let me give you a detailed introduction below.

1. Cold

Both common cold and influenza are the most common diseases in babies. Both bacterial and viral infections are possible. The symptoms vary, including fever, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, and ear, nose and throat problems. The doctor will give you "symptomatic treatment" drugs, and if you want to rest more and drink plenty of water, you will usually recover in 3 to 5 days. However, if not properly cared for, complications such as otitis media, encephalitis, meningitis, etc. may occur, and there is a risk of high fever above 39°C.

2. Ear, nose and throat inflammation

Ear, nose and throat problems usually cause inflammation, which leads to redness and swelling. It is a viral infection. Symptoms vary, common ones include fever, cough, runny nose, red and swollen throat (babies are usually unwilling to eat), etc. The doctor will give you "symptomatic treatment" drugs, and if you want to rest more and drink plenty of water, you will usually recover in 3 to 5 days. The disease is prone to complications such as otitis media, atopic otitis, pneumonia, etc., and there is also a risk of high fever above 39°C.

3. Roseola

It is named after the roseola virus infection. Babies around 1 year old are most likely to get it. The typical symptoms are unexplained high fever (above 39°C) that lasts about 3 to 4 days, followed by a rash (the fever will subside at this time). The rash usually disappears slowly without leaving any scars or other complications, so parents do not need to worry.

4. Get vaccinated

Many babies have mild fevers due to vaccinations, but more obvious fevers usually occur after the injection of "diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus" vaccines. If you are unwell or have a cold, it is not suitable to take your baby for vaccination to avoid confusion about the symptoms. The observation period for fever caused by vaccination is 72 hours. If it exceeds this period, the fever is no longer caused by the vaccine, and parents need to make another judgment.

The aspects introduced above are the main reasons that may cause fever in 9-year-old children. If a child has a fever, parents must first find out the key cause of the child's fever. If necessary, it is recommended to go to a local regular children's hospital in time to give the child a detailed examination and actively cooperate with the doctor's guidance for treatment.