Your Childrens Health

Do make sure the room your child is in is warm and well-aired. If (s)he is sweating, use a lukewarm flannel to wipe their face and neck. Also, ensure you change their clothes and their bed linen on a regular basis.

Give them paracetamol, adhering to the proper dosage for their age. Stop giving it to them once their temperature starts to go down.

If your fevered child is under 6 months old and hits an armpit temperature of over 38.3C (101F), or a rectal temperature of over 39.7C (104F), do call your doctor immediately. Make the same call if your child is older and their fever’s running over 40C (104F).

[source: Total Health – the essential family guide to conventional & complementary medicine (by Dr David Peters) ]

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