What to do when a one-year-old baby has a fever of 38.5 degrees or more

More than one year old baby fever of 38.5 degrees or more, you can use ibuprofen or acetaminophen under the guidance of a doctor to reduce fever, timely observation of the baby’s condition, if there is a persistent high fever or obvious abnormal symptoms, should be sent to the doctor for treatment in a timely manner. If a one-year-old baby has a fever of 38.5 degrees or more, you can give your baby antipyretic medication to avoid further elevation of body temperature causing severe complications such as febrile convulsions, seizures, etc. Commonly used antipyretic medications include ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and so on. Meanwhile, babies should be encouraged to drink more water, which also has a certain effect on promoting the decline of body temperature. Parents should continue to observe the baby’s state, if the baby’s temperature continues to rise or there are cold hands and feet and other poor circulation performance, to immediately seek medical help in the doctor’s help to identify the cause of the disease, and then targeted treatment, from the root to relieve the baby’s discomfort.