When Kids Catch a Cold, They Also Get a Fever! What's Happening? How to Prevent It?

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Why do kids get a fever when they have a cold? What are the prevention methods?

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Children often experience a fever when they have a cold. To prevent fever, you can take physical cooling measures, such as using warm water to wipe the limbs and back, while avoiding sensitive areas like the chest, abdomen, and neck. Heat patches can also be used to lower body temperature. When the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, you may consider using ibuprofen (Merck) to reduce fever. Additionally, you can use cold and heat-clearing granules to assist in treatment.

When Kids Catch a Cold, They Also Get a Fever! What’s Happening? How to Prevent It?

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