In order to prevent the spread of illness, parents should ensure their children maintain good hygiene and clean their toys regularly. Sick children should also be kept away from school and crowded places. Parents should observe any unusual symptoms in their child, such as continuous high fever, wheezing, difficulty breathing, lethargy, convulsions or vomiting. If any of these symptoms occur, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital.
According to the instructions of the Ministry of Health, children with fever over 38.5 (measured under the armpit) and fever over 39 degrees should take fever reducers. This helps to reduce fever and relieve pain. Children with fever can still lie in air-conditioned rooms normally. The ideal room temperature should be 25-27 degrees Celsius with humidity about 50-60%. If the room is too hot, the child may have trouble sleeping, cry and become more tired. When the weather is cooler, parents can let their children lie in a cool place away from the wind.
It is important not to apply warm compresses or cover up a child during a fever as this can raise their temperature and lead to dehydration. Children should be dressed in light and airy clothes that are not too warm or completely undressed. They need to drink plenty of water or Oresol to rehydrate their bodies along with other fluids like milk and fruit juice to replenish vitamins. During hot weather
