“What should be done for a low grade fever?”
My son has had a low grade fever for 2 days now. Is there anything I can do at home to break his fever?
1 Answer
Low grade fevers do not need to be treated. The fever is just part of the body's response to infection and is not a danger of any kind. If the child is uncomfortable, then simple measures like sitting in a cool bath, putting a cold towel on the forehead, back of neck, or wrists, or sipping on cool beverages can help. I would recommend avoiding acetaminophen or motrin (or other over the counter medications) as they have multiple short and long-term side effects.
