Remember that cold packs (reusable ice packs) placed in strategic areas (areas of large blood flow) can and do help to reduce one's temp. One must remember to protect the sites where the cold packs are placed to prevent cold injuries to the skin.

I generally place them under the arms, inside the legs, about the neck and on the breasts. I would also advise staying out of arms reach of the person you are applying them on. I have been on both sides of the ice pack and neither was pleasant. DW darn near changed my voice for me when she last had a high fever.

Careful with the aspirin and young children, I don't remember why but I do remember that it was a problem. (Maybe I cannot remember because mom gave me aspirin as a child???)