Child immunity
The child’s immunity begins to develop gradually after birth, through the identification of various pathogens and microbes and the production of antibodies to combat and control them to prevent the injury of the body disease, and children who breastfeed from their mothers are more fortunate, mother’s milk contains antibodies that act as immune For the child to be able to body itself, so the child who deliberately on artificial milk more susceptible to various diseases, and may occur and raise the temperature of the child than the normal rate, and this indicates that there is a defect, and the body tries to address the The problem is that the defect can be simple and the immune system can manage it. The heat will disappear without medical intervention, and the imbalance may be greater than the child’s immunity alone. In this case, the medical aid is needed. In this article we will mention the things that must be done and what should not be done. When the baby’s temperature rises.
Reduce the temperature of the baby
- Temperature measurement: Use a thermometer to take the child’s temperature from the anus. It is the most accurate area, or you can take it from under the armpit. If it is above 38 ° C, the child is suffering from fever.
- Relaxing the baby’s clothing, but not completely removing it, especially if it is in winter. When the body feels cold, it can hold the blood vessels and narrow the pores to keep the body temperature, which is what it does not want.
- He came to him with lukewarm water cooled to cool a little, or praise him with lukewarm water. Again not with cold water so that the body does not retain heat.
- There are those who cover the child with many blankets, and this is wrong because it raises the temperature of his body.
- Continue measuring your child’s temperature to make sure it starts to decrease, but if it does not go down, or continue to rise, you should check your nearest health center.
Do not give any hypothermia without consulting your doctor.
instructions
- The tip of the balance must be washed with water, wipe it with a cotton-coated cotton cloth to sterilize it after each use.
- The high temperature of a baby under three months of age of 38 ° C can be a sign of serious illness such as meningitis, bacteremia and other diseases, so you should see your doctor immediately.
* If the temperature of the child is very low, accompanied by other symptoms such as pale skin color, vomiting, or difficulty breathing, or skin rash should see your doctor immediately.