Question
A 1-year-and-3-month-old baby has been running a fever for four days. Treatment with intravenous fluids began yesterday, but the baby still has a fever of 37.6 degrees this morning. Is this normal?
Answer
According to your description, the baby’s condition is a normal response. Elevated C-reactive protein indicates the presence of inflammation, and fever does not usually subside within one or two days. It is recommended to keep the baby well-hydrated and continue with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and fever-reducing treatments. If the temperature is not too high, physical cooling methods can also be used. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery. The above suggestions are for the question “What to Do When a 1-Year-3-Month-Old Baby Has a Fever for 4 Days?” I hope this helps you, and wish you health!