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Doctor, the child has a fever of 39.4 degrees, how to lower the temperature quickly? My son is having this problem right now. I want to refer to how to quickly reduce fever for children, the faster the better. Thank you doctor.
Huy Tien (Ho Chi Minh)
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Hello,
When the child has a fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius or higher, parents should give the child paracetamol in sachets or syrup. The drug is effective after about 30 minutes of use and lasts about 4-6 hours, causing few side effects. In addition, it is not recommended to combine more than one antipyretic drug at the same time. This not only does not increase the effect but can also cause bad effects on the child's body.
Besides, you can apply a quick way to lower your child's fever such as: let your child wear loose, cool clothes to reduce body temperature. Let the child lie in a cool, spacious, clean place. Wipe the child's body with a warm towel. Use 5 soft towels dipped in warm water, wring them out, and place them in the following positions: forehead, armpits, and groin. The warm water that evaporates will cool the baby's body temperature.
In case the child has a fever over 39.5 degrees Celsius, you need to immediately take your child to a medical facility or hospital under the nationwide Vinmec Health System for examination and appropriate treatment. Avoid long-term children will have convulsions due to high fever. Wish your baby good health always.
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