Question
A 9-month-old baby had their first fever the night before, with a temperature reaching 38.7°C. The parents took physical cooling measures. The baby’s temperature was normal during the day yesterday, but it rose again last night, reaching 40°C in the early hours. After taking ibuprofen suspension, the fever subsided. This morning, the temperature rose again to 38.5°C to 39°C, and ibuprofen was administered again, with the current temperature at 38.6°C. The baby has no cold symptoms and is in good spirits, with normal eating and drinking habits. The baby received the hand, foot, and mouth disease vaccine on November 12th. What could be the cause of the baby’s condition, doctor?
Answer
The baby’s condition could be due to vaccine reactions, a cold, or possibly a sign of infant rash illness. It is recommended to make sure the baby drinks plenty of water, gets sufficient rest, and continue to monitor temperature changes. If the temperature remains high for about three days without other symptoms, it could be a vaccine reaction. If it’s caused by a cold, the fever usually subsides after about three days. If the baby develops a rash on their skin, it could be a symptom of infant rash illness.