How to handle a two-month-old baby with a fever of 39 degrees Celsius

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

There are many causes of fever in children, which can be colds, tonsillitis; it could also be serious diseases such as pneumonia, gastroenteritis, measles, and meningitis. Fever-reducing medications can only alleviate symptoms and have no antibacterial or antiviral effects. Therefore, before using fever-reducing medications, the underlying cause should be identified to avoid affecting diagnosis and delaying treatment.