Question
A 1-year-and-7-month-old baby started having a fever yesterday morning, with the body temperature rising to 40 degrees by evening. There is no coughing or runny nose, but the throat is red and swollen. The baby went to the hospital this morning for a urine test and was diagnosed with the flu. The doctor prescribed azithromycin, but the baby vomited after taking it and was unable to take the medication. Are there any alternative medications that do not cause vomiting? What should be done in this situation?
Answer
This medication may cause gastrointestinal reactions, so consider buying a dry suspension type of medication. Actively reduce the fever and encourage the baby to drink plenty of water. Upper respiratory infections can also cause dry vomiting. If the baby continues to have dry vomiting and cannot defecate, they should go to the hospital for intravenous treatment. These are suggestions for dealing with a “1-year-and-7-month-old baby with a fever and sore throat.” I hope this helps, and wish the baby a speedy recovery!