If a child with a high fever is accompanied by difficulty breathing or convulsions, you should immediately call emergency medical services, doctor Ekaterina Demyanovskaya told RT.
Medical examination is also required for children under three months old if their fever reaches 38°C, as well as for children aged 3 to 6 months if the fever is 39°C or higher.
You should urgently seek emergency medical care if the child is difficult to awaken, if convulsions are observed, significant breathing difficulties, severe headache accompanied by neck muscle stiffness, or if a rash appears that does not disappear when pressed.
According to Demyanovskaya, it is important to understand that antipyretic medications do not eliminate the underlying cause of the fever.
If there are no alarming symptoms, the child should be provided with rest and frequently given small amounts of fluids. The specialist emphasized that in cases of significant discomfort, paracetamol or ibuprofen can be used, provided the dosage corresponds to the child's age and body weight. It is notable that a reduction in fever after medication does not mean the infection has resolved.
