What to do if your baby has a fever in spring

The climate begins to gradually warm up in spring, but it is also the season for bacteria to breed. During this period, due to the low immunity of the baby, it is particularly easy to get symptoms such as colds and fevers, which is also particularly bad for the baby's health. Especially in spring, if the fever is not treated in time, the hot weather is particularly easy to cause inflammation and pneumonia and other diseases. So if we want to effectively relieve the fever, we also need to master certain methods. Let's learn about what to do if the baby has a fever in spring.

What to do if your baby has a fever in spring

1. When a baby has a fever for the first time, it is usually roseola infantum. The main symptom is sudden fever, which is very likely to be high fever. It is mainly related to the baby's physique. Some babies are prone to high fever, while others are not. Generally, there are no other symptoms. In this case, the baby will usually have a fever for two or three days, and the rash will appear as soon as the fever subsides. There is no specific medicine for the fever caused by baby rash, so do not give your baby antibiotics, just take good care of him at home.

2. Fever is a manifestation of the body's self-protection mechanism being activated, which is a good thing. Many mothers get scared when they see their baby has a fever, worrying that it will damage the baby’s brain. In fact, these are not scientifically based. Most viruses and bacteria need temperatures above 39°C to be killed, so don't rush to give your baby antipyretics as soon as you see he has a fever.

3. If you find that your baby's fever is close to 40℃, it is necessary to give your baby antipyretics to prevent him from having a high fever convulsion.

4. When your baby has a fever and goes to the hospital, you will usually be asked to have a blood test first. If the white blood cell count is high or the C-reactive protein is elevated, it means there is a bacterial infection. If the white blood cell count is normal or low, and the neutrophil count exceeds the normal range, it means there is a viral infection. If it is a bacterial infection, you need to take antibiotics, but if it is a viral infection, you don't need to take antibiotics

Tips: Take your baby to see a doctor urgently if the following situations occur:

① The baby has a high fever of 39.5℃ or above, and the body temperature does not drop after physical cooling;

②The baby is less than 2 months old and has a fever of 38℃ or above;

③The baby has a high fever and is unconscious;

④The baby has convulsions and spasms.

The above is an introduction to what to do if your baby has a fever in spring. When encountering such symptoms, you must first understand the cause and degree of the baby's fever, and help the baby reduce the temperature in time. In addition, if the high fever does not subside, it must attract the attention of parents, and take the baby to the hospital for medical examination and treatment in time.