Question
My child, who is two years old, started having a fever yesterday afternoon, reaching a high of 39.4 degrees Celsius. This morning, when the fever was 38.5 degrees Celsius, the results showed a C-reactive protein of 26 and white blood cells of 21. The child received three bottles of Shuare Ning and Azithromycin intravenously this morning and now has a reduced fever. I am asking whether it is necessary to continue the intravenous therapy and how many days would be better.
Answer
Based on the test results and information you provided, although the child’s fever has subsided, the test results still indicate there are issues. It is recommended that you follow the doctor’s instructions for continued intravenous treatment and re-check routine blood test a few days later to decide on the appropriate time to stop medication. Please take precautions to protect your child from catching a cold to avoid recurrence of the illness. The above suggestions are for the question “What should you do when your child is two years old and started having a fever yesterday afternoon,” hoping it will be helpful to you. Wishing you and your child good health!