What to do if your child has a fever of 37.4

For adults, having a cold and fever is a very common thing, and generally taking some antipyretics won't cause too many problems. But this is not the case for children. Since children's bodies are not fully developed, if the wrong medicine is taken, it may affect their intellectual development. When a child's fever reaches 37.4 degrees Celsius, how should parents respond?

1. Physical cooling

1. When the baby's body temperature is below 38.5°C, physical cooling should be used. Let the hot towel cool down and apply it to the baby's forehead. Be careful not to make it too cold, otherwise it will cause discomfort to the baby.

2. If you need to go out and it is inconvenient to use a hot towel to cool down, you can use a cooling patch, which is convenient and effective. Generally, cooling patches are effective within 8 hours. When applying a fever-reducing patch, be careful not to let children peel it off casually, as this will affect the effect.

3. In addition to applying a hot towel to the child's forehead, parents can also carefully wipe the child's entire body with a hot towel. By wiping, the child's entire body can be cooled down and the child will feel more comfortable.

2. Drug cooling

1. When a child's fever exceeds 38.5°C, but he is still conscious and has no convulsions or other symptoms, he can drink some antipyretics. Don't rush to give the child fluids. Too much fluid will have many adverse effects on the child and easily damage the child's immune system.

2. When choosing antipyretic drugs, be sure to use medicines specifically for children and do not take those for adults. Generally, granular medicines are better, easier for children to take, and more effective. Don't take too much antipyretic medicine, be sure to follow the doctor's advice.

Okay, after reading the above introduction, do you know how to deal with a child’s fever? You should be cautious when choosing medicine for children. It is best to follow the doctor's instructions and not choose on your own, otherwise it will cause harm to the child. A baby's fever of 37.4 degrees is not very serious, so don't give the child an IV at this time.