My child is six years old and currently has a fever of 39.5 degrees. How can I physically cool them down?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hello, fever is a normal response of the body to combat infections by pathogens. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is generally not necessary to take fever-reducing medication. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can appropriately use fever-reducing medication, such as Tylenol.