4-year-old child with moderate fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius, what fever-reducing medicine should they take?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

In your case, you can first use alcohol to bathe for fever reduction, and then identify the cause of the fever. There are many reasons that can cause fever. The most common cause is infection, followed by connective tissue diseases, malignant tumors, etc. Don't rush to take medication.