Question
A 4-year-old and 12-month-old baby reported a sore throat around 3 PM on December 18th. After taking Banlangen, the baby started to have a fever of 38.7 degrees by the late afternoon. What could be the cause of the fever, was the medication taken appropriate, and how should the situation be handled?
Answer
The baby’s fever may be due to a common cold, a disease that often affects children, possibly caused by a co-infection of viruses and bacteria. It is recommended to first take the child to the hospital for a routine blood test. If the test shows an elevated white blood cell count, consider using cephalosporin antibiotics and antiviral medications for intravenous infusion treatment for several days to help the baby recover as soon as possible.