42-day-old baby with a temperature of 37.2°C, is it a fever?

Patient's question:

These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits and it's affecting my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to, either. I always can't sleep at night, and sometimes I feel my heart racing and feel uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it will affect my health and work. Please ask, is a 37.2°C temperature for a 42-day-old baby a fever?

Doctor's answer:

It is recommended to monitor the baby's body temperature. If it is indeed a fever with a temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to identify the cause of the fever before symptomatic treatment can be administered. When the fever temperature exceeds 38.4 degrees Celsius, it requires treatment, meaning medication can be used.
It is suggested that during hot weather, you can give the baby a lukewarm bath to lower their body temperature.

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