Is 37.4 degrees a fever in babies?

  Children’s body temperature measurement generally choose the axillary temperature, whether the temperature is normal to pay attention to the measurement method is correct, the smaller the baby’s body temperature is more susceptible to the influence of environmental temperature, therefore, when measuring the baby’s body temperature should pay attention to not cover too much, if the local sweat needs to be dried in time, small babies do not hold the temperature measurement, temperature measurement time should be sufficient, etc., the measurement method is correct under the general axillary temperature over 37.3 degrees is considered feverish, so for the time being, 37.4 degrees Celsius in children is feverish.  In view of the current temperature, give physical cooling, wipe the armpit, forehead, groin with a warm towel, pay attention to monitor the temperature change, if the temperature continues to rise above 38.5 ℃ to give ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce fever. When repeated fever needs to go to the hospital to check the blood routine, identify the cause of fever and give appropriate treatment.  Contraindications to physical cooling: 1, it is not recommended to wipe with alcohol, easy to have alcohol allergy phenomenon.  2, when the body temperature rises at this time, if the child’s palms and feet are cold, pay attention to hand and foot warmth, rub warm palms and feet and measure the temperature, the body temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃ timely give antipyretic drugs.