Question
My baby is five and a half months old and has had a persistent high fever for two days, even after taking fever-reducing medicine. What should I do?
Answer
Common causes of a baby’s fever may be viral or bacterial infections. Currently, the fever temperature is not high, and it is suspected to be a viral infection, which usually lasts for about 4 days. If the baby’s mental state and bowel movements are normal, you can first observe the situation. If the fever does not subside after taking fever-reducing medication, it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it’s important to keep the baby well-warmed and to provide plenty of warm water to drink.