Can children with a fever take probiotics?

Generally speaking, children can take probiotics when they have a fever, but this should be determined based on the cause of the fever and the child's physical condition, and should not replace fever-reducing treatments. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Fevers in children are often related to infections and immune responses, which may be accompanied by intestinal flora imbalance, leading to conditions such as bloating, diarrhea, or loss of appetite. Probiotics can help regulate the balance of intestinal flora, support the recovery of normal intestinal function, and indirectly assist in maintaining metabolic stability, thereby alleviating some gastrointestinal discomfort during fever. However, probiotics do not have fever-reducing effects and cannot replace physical cooling methods or medication for lowering fever. If a child's temperature exceeds 38.5°C, timely administration of children-specific fever-reducing medication is necessary. When choosing probiotics, products suitable for the child's age should be selected and administered according to the dosage recommended in the instructions to avoid excessive amounts that could burden the gastrointestinal system.

If a child's fever is caused by a severe infection or if the child has special conditions such as immune deficiency, consultation with a doctor is necessary before deciding whether to administer probiotics. During fever, in addition to appropriate use of probiotics, children should drink more warm water and ensure adequate rest to support recovery.