What should I do if my child's temperature doesn't go down?

Patient's question:

My baby is just 41 days old today, and his temperature is very unstable, ranging from a low of 37.5 to a high of 38.2. It started high, then went down, and then went back up again.
Treatment history and effectiveness: Drinking warm water, keeping feet warm.
What kind of help do you want: How can I bring down the fever quickly?

Doctor's answer:

In this stage, it is not recommended to use medication to reduce fever, but it is advisable to adopt physical cooling methods. Warm water bathing, which involves using a warm towel to wipe the entire body, is a good cooling method and is suitable for all feverish babies. The water temperature should be between 32-34°C, and each wiping session should last more than 10 minutes. The focus areas for wiping are the skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, elbows, and groin.

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