Treatment for All Fevers:  Extra Fluids and Less Clothing

• Give cold fluids orally in unlimited amounts (reason: good hydration replaces sweat and improves heat loss via skin).
• Dress in 1 layer of light weight clothing and sleep with 1 light blanket (avoid bundling).  (Caution: overheated infants can't undress themselves.)
• For fevers 100°-102° F (37.8° - 39°C), this is the only treatment needed (fever medicines are unnecessary).