Question
The baby is eight months old, has had a fever for three days, with a temperature around 38 degrees, reaching up to 39 degrees at night. The baby has been taking bupleurum-based medications without relief, is in good spirits, but the fever persists. Should you take the baby to the hospital immediately?
Answer
It is recommended that you give the baby oral Yoka Dan and Ribavirin granules, drink plenty of warm water, and consider symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication such as Xia Anruike. The diet should be light and easy to digest, avoiding cold and hard irritant foods. Pay attention to staying warm and prevent catching a cold.