how should the fever of roseola be treated?
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.