What should I do if an 11-month-old baby has a fever of 38°C?

38 degrees usually refers to 38°C. For an 11-month-old baby with a fever of 38°C, treatment can be managed through physical cooling methods and oral medications.

1. Physical Cooling

If the 11-month-old baby has a fever of 38°C but is in relatively good spirits, supportive measures such as drinking more warm water, applying fever-reducing patches to the forehead, or wiping areas such as the armpits and groin with lukewarm water may help reduce the fever. If the body temperature decreases after physical cooling, continue with these methods and monitor the condition closely.

2. Oral Medications

If physical cooling methods do not provide significant improvement, if the temperature continues to rise or exceeds 38.5°C, or if the baby develops cold hands and feet or appears lethargic, fever-reducing medication should be administered under a doctor's guidance. Commonly used medications include acetaminophen tablets and ibuprofen sustained-release liquid.

It is recommended that when an 11-month-old baby has a fever of 38°C, they should visit a hospital to determine the underlying cause of the fever and receive appropriate treatment based on the diagnosis.