Question

The baby is 19 months old and has had a fever for three days. The highest temperature was 39.6. There’s a slight cough and a little phlegm. Red spots reappeared around the mouth and neck yesterday. What should I do?

Answer

How is the baby’s general condition? Are there any rashes inside the mouth? Have the vaccines been administered on time? For example, the measles vaccine at eight months and the chickenpox vaccine at one year. Please provide a photo for inspection of the rash condition. If the baby is in good spirits, there is usually no need to worry too much, but still keep an eye out for possibilities such as measles, scarlet fever, or mycoplasma infection. These are suggestions for ‘What to do when a 19-month-old baby has a fever and cough?’ I hope this helps and wish your baby good health!