Question
My child is over three weeks old. A few days ago, when I was not home, my husband took him to get a vaccine, and he was also suffering from a cold at the time. Now, the child has been running a persistent high fever for several days. They have a runny nose, cough, and severe peeling of the hands (each time the fever reaches 39 degrees). All laboratory tests have come back normal.
Answer
Based on your description, it’s possible that your child has contracted a respiratory infection. If the child’s temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can give them ibuprofen suspension or sweet syrup. If the temperature drops below 39 degrees Celsius, it is still recommended that you take your child to the hospital for an antipyretic injection.