Question
What are the implications if a 5-week-old baby has a slightly red throat and runny nose, with a slight fever of 37.5 degrees at 5 PM?
Answer
A slightly red throat and low-grade fever in a 5-week-old baby are signs of inflammation, and nasal congestion is a symptom of the common cold. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for a routine blood test and consider using some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and cold remedies.