Question
An 8-month-old girl has been running a fever for several days now, with the fever coming and going despite efforts to cool her down. She eats dinner normally but cries continuously. What should be done if an 8-month-old baby keeps on fevering?
Answer
In the case of viral infection, the fever may last for about 5 days. You can give the baby oral fever-reducing medicine to bring down the temperature. Besides physical cooling(cooling), if the situation does not improve, it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a follow-up examination and avoid a hasty solution. Give the baby an adequate amount of water to drink, and focus on light, easy-to-digest meals and snacks. Maintain a regular daily routine, ensure proper warmth and cold prevention, eat more light, soft foods, frequently ventilate the room, and drink plenty of hot water to ensure that the condition does not recur.