What should I do if my child develops a fever after playing in water?

　　If a child develops a fever after playing in water, treatment options—including general care, physical cooling methods, or medication—can be selected based on the severity of the fever.

　　1. General care: If the fever is mild (e.g., just above 37°C), encourage the child to drink plenty of warm water and consume vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables. Ensure adequate warmth and rest to support immune function, which may help facilitate recovery.

　　2. Physical cooling: For fevers that are more pronounced but remain below 38°C, physical cooling methods—such as applying fever-reducing patches and gently sponging the body with lukewarm water or giving a warm bath—may be used under medical guidance to effectively reduce the child’s temperature.

　　3. Pharmacological treatment: If the measured body temperature exceeds 38.5°C following water play, this indicates a more severe fever requiring prompt medical evaluation. Under a physician’s supervision, antipyretic medications such as pediatric paracetamol granules or ibuprofen suspension may be prescribed; most children respond well, with body temperature returning to normal.