Aspirin is generally not used to reduce fever in children with viral colds, and medications such as acetaminophen may be used to reduce fever if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees. Children’s viral cold fever after taking aspirin is prone to adverse reactions, induced Ricketts syndrome, although relatively rare, but high mortality. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to use aspirin to reduce fever in children with viral colds. Children with viral cold fever, if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, you can use acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other drugs to reduce fever. These are common and safe medications for reducing fever in children. Children with viral colds are advised to seek prompt medical treatment, and medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.