Question
The baby just has a fever, no runny nose or cough, but is shivering. They started feeling uncomfortable at 5 pm, became colder after a bath at 7 pm, and their body temperature rose to 39.2 degrees by 9 pm. They took fever-reducing medicine, but at 5:30 am, the temperature rose again to 39 degrees. What could be the cause?
Answer
Based on your description, the baby is experiencing chills and a high fever without any coughing or runny nose. This could be due to catching a cold. How is the baby’s mental state, eating, and bowel movements? It’s suggested to give the baby more warm water to drink and use warm water for a bath as a physical method to lower the temperature. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C and the baby feels uncomfortable, consider administering fever-reducing medicine again. At the same time, be sure to keep the baby warm and avoid taking them to crowded or poorly ventilated places to prevent cross-infection.