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How to manage fever in a one-year-old child

Sep 17, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
Fever refers to an elevated body temperature. In a one-year-old child, fever may be caused by factors such as catching a cold, food stagnation, or pediatric pneumonia. Measures such as drinking plenty of warm water, warm water sponge baths, warm baths, applying fever-reducing patches, and using antipyretic medications can help reduce the fever. If a one-year-old child experiences persistent or recurring fever that does not subside, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention to prevent complications such as febrile seizures due to excessively high body temperature.

Generally, fever refers to elevated body temperature. In one-year-old children, fever may be caused by factors such as catching a chill, food accumulation, or pediatric pneumonia. It is recommended to visit a正规 hospital for proper management, including drinking warm water, warm water sponge baths, warm baths, applying fever-reducing patches, or using medications to help reduce the fever. Specific measures are analyzed as follows:

1. Drink plenty of warm water

During a fever, parents should encourage the one-year-old child to drink more warm water. This helps increase urine and sweat production, promoting the rapid elimination of toxins and metabolic waste from the body, which can aid in restoring normal body temperature.

2. Warm water sponge bath

This involves wiping areas with major arteries—such as the groin, neck, and armpits—with a towel soaked in warm water. This method helps dissipate excess body heat through evaporation, gradually bringing the child’s body temperature back to normal.

3. Warm water bath

A warm bath can also be used as a physical cooling method for feverish one-year-olds. However, the bathing time should not be too long—ideally kept under 15 minutes. After bathing, ensure the child stays warm. This practice can improve blood circulation and assist in lowering body temperature.

4. Fever-reducing patches

If the child's temperature is below 38.5°C, fever-reducing patches can be applied to help alleviate symptoms. Applying these patches to the forehead or underarms provides auxiliary cooling effects.

5. Medication for fever reduction

If the child’s temperature exceeds 38.5°C, fever-reducing medications such as acetaminophen suspension drops, ibuprofen suspension, or pediatric paracetamol-phenylephrine antipyretic granules can be administered under medical guidance.

If a one-year-old child experiences persistent or recurring fever that does not subside, prompt medical attention is advised to prevent complications such as febrile seizures due to excessively high body temperature.

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