Question
A 25-day-old baby who is 11 months old has been suffering from a fever for three days after vaccination, with the highest body temperature reaching 40.1℃. The parents took the child to the hospital for a routine blood test, which showed a white blood cell count of only 2.1 and a neutrophil percentage of 0.9. The doctor pointed out that the low white blood cell count indicates a relatively weak immune system and suggested hospitalization. After one day of hospitalization, the child’s fever symptoms disappeared. Three days later, the child no longer had a fever. Today, another routine blood test was conducted, showing an increased white blood cell count to 4.43 but a decreased neutrophil percentage to 0.2. The doctor still advises continued hospitalization, indicating that the situation is relatively serious.
Answer
It is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions, as the child has shown a low white blood cell count, indicating a relatively weak immune system and susceptibility to infections. Currently, it seems that the child’s white blood cell count has risen slightly, so it is advised that parents carefully observe their child’s condition for a period of time.