Parents should not worry about their children's fever. They should not be treated every time they have a fever.
according to the Xinhua news agency, February 28, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a study in February 28th, saying that parents do not need medical treatment every time if their body temperature rises. One of the authors of
the research object of this report is more than 3 months old children. The report says there is no conclusive evidence that untreated fever can cause spasticity or brain damage, and there is no evidence that low fever can reduce the incidence of disease.
generally speaking, the body temperature below 38 degrees Celsius is not a category of fever. Beyond this body temperature, paracetamol or ibuprofen can be used as an over-the-counter drug. However, the first factor determining whether to use drugs is whether the child feels comfortable.
report emphasizes that fever is not a disease, but a mechanism for organism to fight infection. Fever can slow down the spread of viruses or bacteria and promote the generation of important immune system cells.
some pediatricians recommend that children should receive treatment when their body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius. But fal believes that it is equally important to assess children's behavior during fever.