Any remedy for fever? This morning went to GP and doc said that baby didnt have any other symptoms or illness just caught a cold and simply prescribed the same paracetamol as what polyclinic gave. However fever doesnt subside, always around 38 range. Lo is 16mo

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Is the child still alert and drinking/eating reasonably well? If yes, I won't get too worry about fever of 38 degree. Fever of 38 degree is considered Low grade fever and a good sign that their body is able to fight off the virus well with the own immunity. If you are worry, you can sponge them with room temperature water at the forehead or back of neck to lower the temperature. Alternatively, you can help them to baby massage to bring down the temperature.

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Ya still active playing but doesn't have much appetite for food/water intake. He doesnt like sponging and kept crying when we attempt to sponge.