Question
I don’t know what’s going on, but my child has been very disobedient lately, crying and fussing non-stop. We’ve gone to the hospital and had checks done, but nothing seems to help. How should I handle a 3-month-old baby who has caught a cold?
Answer
If it’s not severe, there’s no need to take medicine. Pay attention to keeping warm, but don’t dress them in too many clothes; just make sure it’s comfortable, similar to what adults wear. If necessary, take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication such as children’s Paracetamol and Chlorphenamine granules. After the child has a fever, the rash that appears may be due to measles, which is caused by a viral infection. It is recommended that you give your child a few days of treatment with children’s Ribavirin granules for better results. It’s best not to bathe the child during the treatment period to avoid worsening their condition.