if the fever is not causing the child to be uncomfortable the fever need not be treated. it is not necessary to awaken the child to treat a fever unless instructed to do so by a health care practitioner. if you wish to treat the fever acetaminophen (tylenol and others) can be used to lower a fever. aspirin should never be used for fever in children or adolescents. a child with a fever should be kept comfortable and not be overdressed. overdressing can cause the temperature to go higher. bathing with tepid water (85f or 29. 5c) may help bring down a fever. never sponge a child (or an adult) with alcohol; the alcohol fumes may be inhaled causing many problems. if a child develops shivering during the bath the temperature of the bath water should be raised.
how should the fever of roseola be treated?