Question
The baby has a fever, is flushed, and has a runny nose. They have taken medication but still have symptoms. Today, their body temperature has risen to 38.5 degrees. Parents are unsure how to handle the situation.
Answer
Hello, your child may just have a cold, so there’s no need to worry too much. When the body temperature reaches 38.5 degrees, you can encourage them to drink more water and use warm water sponging to cool them down, but be careful not to let them catch a cold. If the fever persists, consider giving them fever-reducing medicine. The baby’s drooling might be due to tonsillitis. Personally, I suggest taking the child to the hospital for a check-up to avoid taking unnecessary medication. Moreover, this age is when babies are most susceptible to colds, which will improve as they grow older.