May/June 2025 HAWAII PARENT 103 key. The goal is to make the child comfortable while their body fights off the virus itself. Fever-reducing medication such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin) can be taken if the child has a fever, but always consult a trusted pediatrician before administering medication. If you don’t want to give medication, cool compresses or lukewarm baths also help keep the body temperature lower. Nasal clearance is also important, so saline (salt water) sprays into the nose or nasal irrigation is helpful.
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