What should I do if my baby has a fever?

What should I do if my baby has a fever? A scientific guide that parents must know

Recently, the issue of infant fever has triggered widespread discussion on major parenting platforms and social media. Especially during the change of seasons, infants and young children have low immunity and are prone to fever symptoms. This article combines hot topics and authoritative medical advice on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide parents with structured solutions.

1. Statistics on hot topics related to infant fever in the past 10 days

2. Guidelines for grading treatment of infant fever

3. Four steps of scientific processing

Step 1: Accurately measure your temperature
It is recommended to use an electronic thermometer to measure axillary temperature (measurement time is 1 minute) and avoid using mercury thermometer to prevent damage. Data from the past three days show that 52% of parents misjudged due to improper measurement methods.

Step 2: Physical cooling method
(1) Warm water wipe bath: The water temperature is 32-34°C, focusing on wiping the neck, armpits and other large blood vessels.
(2) Use of antipyretic patch: avoid covering more than 50% of the forehead area
(3) Reduce clothing appropriately: keep the room temperature at 24-26°C, and avoid covering up sweat

Step 3: Drug use regulations

Step 4: Watch for accompanying symptoms
The following situations require immediate medical attention:
• High fever that lasts for more than 24 hours
• Having convulsions or confusion
• Refusal to eat for more than 8 hours
• Purpura-like rash develops

4. Analysis of common misunderstandings

1.alcohol bath: The latest research shows that it can be absorbed through the skin and cause poisoning. A certain platform has removed 23 related erroneous popular science videos this week.
2.Alternate medication: WHO clearly prohibits the alternate use of acetaminophen and ibuprofen, which may increase the burden on the liver and kidneys.
3.Antibiotics are necessary for fever: Clinical data shows that 70% of infants and young children’s fever is due to viral infection and does not require antibiotics.

5. Precautions during special periods

•Fever after vaccination: Usually lasts for 12-24 hours, and the body temperature does not exceed 38.5℃, which is a normal reaction.
•Teething period low fever: The body temperature is usually between 37.5-38℃. It can be used with teether to relieve discomfort.
•summer dehydration fever: Need to ensure daily water intake of 100-150ml per kilogram of body weight

Experts recommend that infants under 6 months of age have fever, recurring fever within 3 days, or other abnormal symptoms, and should go to a pediatrician in time. You should master the correct body temperature measurement methods and basic nursing knowledge to avoid excessive anxiety or delay in illness.