How to make high fever go down?

Hey, don't stress too much, just stay calm. Use a clean cloth damp with room temperature water to sponge their forehead and neck immediately. It really helps cool the body down while you wait for the medicine to work.

When the body is fighting a high fever, avoid any physical exertion or exercise entirely. Complete bed rest is critical, and make sure to drink plenty of coconut water or ORS to replace lost electrolytes and fluids.

Keep sponging with normal tap water and consult a general physician immediately if the temperature crosses 102 degrees.

My little girl had a 103-degree fever last month, and we panicked. We constantly sponged her belly, underarms, and forehead with room-temperature water while keeping a direct log of her medicine timings. If it doesn't come down in an hour, please contact your pediatrician immediately.

Never use ice-cold water to sponge someone with a high fever, it can cause severe shivering and increase the internal heat. Use simple, lukewarm water and make sure they sip on warm tulsi water once the temperature starts dropping.