Here, we came across a website that has a pictorial that gives us information when you can seek initial self-treatment or head to your paedictrician right away. However, it does not mean that you need not worry. I would put it across as being concern everytime there's a fever. Not worrisome though it might be the case especially it's a high fever. Do also note that commonly doctors refer fever to be higher than 37.5ºC.
In the picture, it uses Fahrenheit. Hence for conversion, we includes some figures.
1 degree Celsius = 33.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Some key temperatures to note:
98.7ºF = 37ºC
99.5ºF = 37.5ºC
101.5ºF = 38.5ºC
102.5ºF = 39ºC
100.4ºF = 38ºC
104ºF > 40ºC
And some indications to summarise the chart:
1. For children 3 months to 3 years old, a temperature of up to 39ºC (higher for older children) indicates the body fighting an illness.
2. A low grade fever might be expected for children who recently gets an injection.
Common Singapore fever medicine includes:
1. For fever lower than 38.5ºC, paedictricians/ GPs normally prescribe the pink solution call paracetamol. Do note the strength as it does indicates how much you feed your child. In the market there are 2 strengths; 120mg per 5ml and 250mg per ml. So always check carefully how much you feed your child if you are seeking self-treatment. If ensure, call your doctor's clinic or visit a doctor. And always follow the dosage as when as the times to be given.
2. For fever above 38.55ºC, ibuprofen is commonly given. However, as this is stronger, always limit it use unless required. And seek professional guide at all times.
Source: http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2014/01/when-a-childs-fever-becomes-a-serious-problem-infographic/
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