Question
My baby has been running a fever for three days, and I noticed red spots (rash) on her body at 1 PM today. Should I be concerned about anything (food, items used)?
Answer
Pediatric roseola is a viral infection that is not a serious issue; most cases can heal on their own without causing alarm. The characteristic of pediatric roseola, besides fever, is that there are no other special symptoms. The rash appears after the fever subsides, meaning that the rash appearing indicates that the condition is improving. For safety’s sake, if you confirm that it is pediatric roseola and the rash has appeared, then taking Shuanghuanglian or antiviral oral liquid for one or two days to stabilize the condition should be fine.