Question
My baby is 3 years and 3 months old. She started having a fever today. This morning, I took her to the hospital for a routine blood test, which was normal. The doctor prescribed Amoxicillin, Cephalosporin, and a lozenge for clearing the lungs. Her fever kept coming and going throughout the day. By evening, she had started to have a low-grade fever. At 11 PM, her body temperature was 39.3 degrees Celsius. I gave her fever-reducing medication, but she hasn’t been sweating and the fever hasn’t subsided; it’s been over an hour now. What should I do?
Answer
Based on the situation you described, the routine blood test was normal, but it’s best to have a thorough check for mycoplasma. After taking the fever-reducing medication for an hour, are her hands and feet cold? If they warm up from being cold, it indicates that the fever is about to subside. Observe closely for another half an hour. If the fever doesn’t subside, go to the hospital for a follow-up visit. I suggest feeling your baby’s hands and feet now; if they have warmed up, it might mean she’s preparing to cool down. If there is shivering, it’s necessary to go to the hospital for a follow-up visit.