Fevers assist the body in fighting infection, so there is no reason to treat a low-grade fever below 102 deg. The skin is the body's radiator and must be exposed for body heat to escape. It takes about 45 minutes for the fever to respond after giving anti-fever medication. Anti-fever medications do not always bring the fever back to normal, but they usually make your child feel more comfortable and lower the fever. It is not necessary to wake your child from a comfortable sleep to take a temperature or give medication.
Sleep is extremely valuable for an ill child.
Anti-fever medicines are the major cause of accidental poisoning in children. Keep all medications in a safe place. If your child appears unusually sick or in pain. If the temperature is over 105 deg. If the fever lasts longer than 48 hours.