It is very likely that throughout his childhood, his son suffered about a hundred of infectious episodes, most of which happen before the age of four years of age. Many of these infectious processes come with fever, so it should be kept informed about how to handle these situations.

In the case of these patients, Medizzine want to warn of the need for before any further consideration, you must have a diagnosis made by a competent physician. Fever is a symptom and can accompany a potentially serious disease, especially in children less than six months.
Fever causes more water loss from the body through the skin, which means an increased risk of dehydration. It is advisable, therefore, give additional quantities of liquids, as water or juice. Beverages containing caffeine or similar substances, increase urine output and therefore theoretically can increase the risk of dehydration.
It is recommended that you force a child with fever to eat, if you wish, but the additional expenditure of energy that leads to the maintenance of a higher temperature than usual can compensate in part by administering sugar, either in the form of sugary drinks or even candy.
The temperature can be taken in the rectum, mouth or the armpit, preferably the first site for younger children. Remember that in general, in one year old, you should consider that there is a high temperature from 37.8 º C (see table) in the rectum and the temperature varies with age.
Age Temperature
3 months 37.5 ± 0.4
6 months 37.5 ± 0.3
12 months 37.7 ± 0.2
3 years 37.2 ± 0.2
5 years 37.0 ± 0.2
7 years 36.8 ± 0.2
9 years 36.7 ± 0.2
11 years 36.7 ± 0.2
13 years 36.6 ± 0.2
It is mandatory that you intend to keep them warm at all costs. Fever is a defensive reaction mechanism of the body and is indicated to treat it as a cause of discomfort, but is relatively low, or when you reach a certain level (eg 39 ° C. in the rectum). If the child appears to be good and you do not detect a tendency to raise the temperature, you can refrain from taking concrete measures against foot while maintaining moderate figures.
Do not cover or view too the child with the noble but misguided intention is not cool. Just what should be allowed is the opposite, ie removing the heat produced in excess. With temperatures over 39 ° C rectal your child is likely to only require short-sleeved shirt and panties all over clothes. When you start an episode of chills is recommended minimally cover (a sheet or, at most, a thin blanket) until the inevitable rush to produce heat, when it again becomes unnecessary excess clothing.
Do not force your child to stay in bed if the only reason you have for taking this step is fever. Surely will be more comfortable if you can perform some activity in your room or in another room of the home.
Antibiotics will not lower the temperature. If your doctor has prescribed, you should assume that you have good reasons not to. In fact, the vast majority of the infectious children are caused by viruses, which are insensitive to the action of antibiotics, and they tend to heal themselves.