What to Do When a Four-Month-Old Baby Has a Fever

Question

A four-month-old baby has a fever of around 38 degrees, with blood test results showing a white blood cell count of 17.5 (normal range 4-10) and C-reactive protein of 18 (normal range 1-10). The baby also has diarrhea symptoms and a slightly red and swollen throat. The doctor has prescribed Cefixime dry suspension. Does this indicate that the baby has a bacterial infection? Moreover, the doctor also suggested a urine routine test to confirm the possibility of urinary tract infection.

Answer

For the question “What to Do When a Four-Month-Old Baby Has a Fever,” I suggest administering Pudendan or Qingrening Granules to alleviate symptoms, as these medications have been found to be effective. It is recommended that the baby gets plenty of rest, increases physical activity, maintains warmth, ensures good indoor ventilation, drinks more water, consumes fluid or semi-fluid foods rich in nutrition, maintains regular bowel movements, and eats fresh fruits. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish your baby a healthy recovery.