Question
A four-month-old child has a fever in the morning, which subsides, but then returns at night. What treatment and medication should be used?
Answer
A fever in a four-month-old baby may be caused by a viral infection. It is recommended to first use antiviral medications such as “Children’s Chai Gui Fever Granules” or “Pudian Blue Anti-Inflammatory Oral Liquid.” If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use fever-reducing medication like “Tylenol,” and complement with physical cooling methods such as fever-reducing patches. If the fever persists, it is advisable to go to the hospital for routine blood tests to determine if there is a bacterial infection, and antibiotic treatment may be necessary if required.