This is an automatically translated article.
High fevers in children are a concern and worry for many parents during the cold season. Children's fever in winter can be due to many reasons such as: flu, cold, tonsillitis, ear infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, dengue fever... If children unfortunately have a fever, parents need to know Know how to take care and reduce fever to help your child recover quickly.
1. Why do many children have fever in winter?
Children are sensitive subjects, so they easily fall ill when the weather turns cold or the cold lasts for a long time. Cold weather creates conditions for many viruses that cause respiratory and digestive diseases to develop. Because the baby's immature immune system is still in the process of maturing, it is difficult to resist the attack of pathogens. When children are infected with the virus, many cases will have a high fever accompanied by symptoms of cough, runny nose, sneezing, diarrhea, vomiting...
In order to effectively prevent illness for children during the season change, parents need to take action. Good personal hygiene for children, avoid getting cold and not coming into contact with disease sources. At the same time, pay attention to the nutrition that strengthens the resistance of children.
Trẻ sốt vào mùa đông có thể do nhiều lý do
2. What should parents do when the child has a fever?
First, when a child has a fever in winter, parents should remember the principle of "4 warm - 1 cold", ie need to keep hands, feet, back and abdomen warm. However, the head should not be covered, especially when the child has a fever or sleeps.
When a child has a fever, the body is very tired and uncomfortable, parents should take care in the following ways to help the child feel more comfortable:
2.1. Children have a fever of 37.5 - 38.5 degrees Celsius With this temperature, parents do not need to use antipyretic drugs for their children, but just let the children take off their clothes for ventilation and drink lots of water. If the baby is still breastfeeding, feed more often. The baby's place should be warm, avoid being in a drafty place, continuously monitor the temperature every 3-4 hours.
2.3. Children with fever from 38.5 degrees Celsius or more “Should a child with a fever in winter wear a blanket?" , the answer is no. When the child has a fever, he should not keep warm, make him wear too thick clothes, cover too many blankets. The reason is that wearing too many clothes or keeping warm will make the child's brain unable to determine the actual temperature, not be able to regulate the body temperature and easily return the fever. In addition, wearing many layers of pressure also makes it difficult for children to function, sweat a lot and seep back into the body. Therefore, when a child has a fever above 38.5 degrees Celsius, parents should let their children wear thin, soft, loose clothing. However, do not take off all the clothes that make your baby cold.
To lower the child's temperature, parents can use a soft towel soaked in warm water, then wring it out and apply it to the armpit or groin to help the child lower the fever faster. At the same time, give children the right dose of antipyretic drugs, drink lots of water (milk, juice, electrolyte solutions, vegetable juices...) in combination with a diet full of nutrients to improve. resistance, helping to withstand cold weather.
When cleaning children, parents can still bathe their children in winter, but note to use warm water, close the bathroom door, and take a quick shower for 5 minutes, then dry and help the child get dressed.
If the above measures have been used, but the child still has a high fever with no signs of improvement, accompanied by signs such as: Shortness of breath, swollen beak, stiff neck, cold hands and feet, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions ... then it is necessary to quickly bring the child to the hospital for timely examination. In many cases, testing is a method to help accurately diagnose the cause of fever in children, thereby helping to devise a fever-reducing regimen and appropriate treatment.
Khi trẻ sốt vào mùa đông cha mẹ nên nhớ nguyên tắc “4 ấm - 1 lạnh”
Currently, the Pediatrics Department at Vinmec International General Hospital is trusted by many parents to examine the diseases that infants and young children are susceptible to. Vinmec brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts by:
Gathering a team of leading pediatricians: including leading experts with high professional qualifications ( professor, associate professor, doctorate, master), experienced, worked at major hospitals such as Bach Mai, 108.. The doctors are well-trained, professional, have a heart - a vision. Understanding young psychology. In addition to domestic pediatric specialists, the Department of Pediatrics also has the participation of foreign experts (Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA) who are always pioneers in applying the latest and most effective treatment regimens. . Comprehensive services: In the field of Pediatrics, Vinmec provides a series of continuous medical examination and treatment services from Newborn to Pediatric and Vaccine,... according to international standards to help parents take care of their baby's health from birth to childhood. Advanced techniques: Vinmec has successfully deployed many specialized techniques to make the treatment of difficult diseases in Pediatrics more effective: neurosurgery - skull surgery, stem cell transplantation blood in cancer treatment. Professional care: In addition to understanding children's psychology, Vinmec also pays special attention to the children's play space, helping them to play comfortably and get used to the hospital's environment, cooperate in treatment, improve the efficiency of medical treatment.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
