Question
The 19-month-old baby has had a fever for three days, with a peak temperature of 39.6 degrees Celsius. There is mild coughing and phlegm. Red rashes appeared around the mouth and at the nape of the neck yesterday. How should I handle this situation?
Answer
Firstly, observe the baby’s mental state. Check for any rashes on the baby’s oral mucosa and confirm that the vaccination records are complete, especially the eight-month-old measles vaccine and one-year-old chickenpox vaccine. Providing a photo of the rash will help with further diagnosis. Generally, if the baby is in good mental condition, there is no need to worry excessively, but be aware of possible conditions such as measles, scarlet fever, or mycoplasma infection. These suggestions are for your reference and hope they are helpful. Wishing your baby good health!