Question
My baby has been running a fever with a rash and refusing to drink water. I’m not sure what’s going on. The child has been very fussy lately, and even after visiting the hospital and undergoing checks, nothing seems to help. What should I do when my baby gets a rash after a fever and refuses to drink water?
Answer
This situation may be caused by viral infection leading to pediatric rash. It usually occurs with fever for 2-5 days, followed by the appearance of red rashes on the body after the fever subsides. The order of rash appearance is typically from the face and neck to the trunk and limbs. The rashes usually clear up on their own within 2 days. It seems that your child’s symptoms should have already healed. During the rash period, it is important to ensure that the child gets plenty of rest, has adequate nutrition and hydration, maintains good skin hygiene, avoids catching colds, and try to avoid taking the child to crowded places. Generally, once the condition has occurred, it does not recur for a second time.