Question
The baby is two and a half years old. She started having a fever of 38.7 degrees at 6 AM yesterday morning, which decreased after taking fever-reducing medicine but soon returned. She took the medicine again around 1 PM and her fever subsided after her nap. However, she had another fever around 6 PM. She was taken to the hospital for examination, where the doctor advised taking fever-reducing medication and observing her condition. The blood test showed a viral infection. After returning home, her temperature slightly rose during the night after the fever subsided. This morning, she hasn’t taken any medication but is in good spirits with a temperature around 38.5 degrees. Should she continue taking fever-reducing medication today, or does she need to see a doctor again?
Answer
Considering the baby may have been infected with a virus, if the fever persists for 3 to 5 days, other infection possibilities should be ruled out, such as mycoplasma infection or connective tissue disease. It is recommended to closely monitor the condition and pay attention to the baby’s fluid and diet intake. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, continue taking fever-reducing medication, but do not exceed four times within 24 hours. Consider switching to children’s Paracetamol or other traditional Chinese medicine fever-reducing drugs. If other symptoms appear, seek immediate medical attention for further examination.