What to Do if Your Child's Temperature Reaches 37.7 C
If your child's temperature reaches 37.7 C (99.86 F), it is important to take steps to reduce your child's temperature and seek medical advice if your child is not feeling well.
Taking Steps to Reduce Fever
If your child's temperature reaches 37.7 C (99.86 F) or higher, the first step is to reduce the fever. Make your child comfortable and provide them with plenty of fluids. Offer your child a lukewarm bath or sponge them with lukewarm water to help reduce their temperature. Dress them in lightweight, comfortable clothes and keep the room temperature cool.
When to Seek Medical Advice
It is important to seek medical advice if your child has a fever of 37.7 C (99.86 F) or higher and is not feeling well, is in pain, has a rash, is vomiting, is unusually sleepy, or has been feverish for more than three days.
Seeking Treatment
If your child has a fever of 37.7 C (99.86 F) or higher and is not feeling well, it is important to seek treatment. Your doctor or healthcare provider will assess your child and determine the best treatment. Treatment may include medication to reduce the fever, antibiotics if a bacterial infection is present, or other treatments depending on the cause of the fever.
It is important to seek medical advice if your child's temperature reaches 37.7 C (99.86 F) or higher, as it can be a sign of an underlying health condition.