Children with a fever above 38.5 degrees Celsius, especially those with a fever above 39 degrees, should be given fever reducers to reduce their temperature and relieve any pain they may be experiencing. According to the Ministry of Health guidelines, it is safe for children with a fever to be in air-conditioned rooms, with the temperature recommended to be between 25-27 degrees Celsius and humidity around 50-60%. However, it is crucial to ensure a comfortable room temperature as a hot environment can disrupt the child’s sleep and make them more tired. Parents should keep their children in a cool place away from direct wind when the weather is not too hot.
To prevent further complications, parents should avoid using warm compresses or wrapping their children in blankets as this can lead to higher fever and dehydration. Instead, they should dress their children in light, breathable clothing and encourage them to drink plenty of water or electrolyte solutions to aid in rehydrating their bodies. Offering milk and fruit juice can also help supplement vitamins.
If parents notice any unusual symptoms such as continuous high fever above 39 degrees Celsius, wheezing, difficulty breathing, lethargy, difficulty waking up, convulsions with cold extremities, persistent vomiting, stiffness of the neck, bleeding refusal to eat or diarrhea – they should seek medical attention immediately. During hot weather children can consume ice cream and cold beverages; however after consuming these it is advisable that they are given some warm water to maintain normal throat temperature and prevent sore throat.
Children tend to forget about drinking water so it’s essential for parents to monitor their hydration status by monitoring the color of urine which indicates whether they are adequately hydrated or not. Good hygiene practices such as cleaning children’s toys regularly and avoiding crowded places can help prevent illnesses from spreading. Sick children should stay at home until they fully recover and minimize the risk of infection by limiting close contact with flu patients or suspected individuals.
In conclusion it is important for parents to take necessary precautionary measures while caring for sick children such as ensuring adequate hydration through water or electrolyte solutions , monitoring their hydration status through urine color , dressing them appropriately in light breathable clothing , offering healthy foods like milk , fruit juice , ice cream & cold drinks during hot weather while avoiding harmful practices like wrapping with warm blankets . It’s always better