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My child suddenly developed a high fever. Do I need to go to the emergency room?

If the temperature is below 38.5°C and your child is active and eating well, you can give fever reducers and monitor them at home. However, if a high fever of 39°C or above persists, or if your child becomes listless, or experiences seizures, go to the emergency room immediately.

열은 우리 몸이 바이러스와 싸우고 있다는 신호입니다.

  • 미온수 마사지: 해열제를 먹여도 안 떨어지면 미지근한 물수건으로 겨드랑이, 사타구니를 닦아주세요. (찬물 금지!)
  • 수분: 열나면 탈수가 오기 쉽습니다. 물을 조금씩 자주 먹이세요.
  • 오한: 아이가 추워하며 떨 때는 이불을 덮어주고, 열이 오르면 얇은 옷으로 갈아입히세요.
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