Debunking the Myths of Fever in Children

Fever is one of the most frequent reasons why parents bring their children to see a doctor. There must a reason why fever among children is feared so much? Probably these myths have also been adding to the anxiety of parents.

Myth 1: Any temperature above 37 Celcius is a fever.

Myth 2: Fever can cause brain damage and fits which can affect my child’s brain development.

Myth 3: After fever medicine, the fever should go away immediately.

Myth 4: The higher the fever, the more likely it is a bacterial infection.

Myth 5: Antibiotics is the best cure to any fever.

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