Question
What should be done when a 3-year-old baby has a cold and fever after intravenous treatment but the fever persists?
Answer
Fever in a baby indicates an infection in the body. If the baby still has a fever after intravenous treatment, symptomatic treatment should be applied. You can give ibuprofen for fever relief, but it should be taken every 4 to 6 hours. If ibuprofen is ineffective, consider physical cooling methods such as wiping the neck, armpits, and inguinal area with alcohol, and ensure the baby drinks plenty of water. Additionally, you can add traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxification, such as children’s fever-reducing oral liquid or children’s Shaoyao Guijin fever-reducing granules.