The child’s fever may be due to viral infection, mycoplasma infection, etc. In the anti-infectious treatment, we need to choose a reasonable way to reduce fever according to the degree of the baby’s temperature rise.
For viral infections, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to use pediatric cold and flu granules, antiviral combinations and other drugs; for influenza virus infections, you can use oseltamivir for treatment; for bacterial infections, you can use cefixime, penicillin and other drugs to fight infection; mycoplasma infections, you need to use azithromycin for treatment.
For feverish babies when the temperature <38.5 ℃, you can use warm water on the child's forehead, reduce the wearing of clothing and other physical methods of cooling, and encourage children to drink more water, part of the baby's body temperature can gradually decline; for the temperature of ≥ 38.5 ℃ children also need to use antipyretic drugs such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen under the guidance of a doctor.
There are many other causes of fever in children, and it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for evaluation and treatment by a specialist. All of the above medications should be used under a doctor's supervision and avoid self-medication.