Question
A 11-month-old baby has been having loose stools, poor sleep for the past four to five days. The baby has previously taken medication but refused to take it, and today they received an injection for inflammation and fever reduction, but still seems lethargic. What should be done?
Answer
For an 11-month-old baby, it is strongly recommended not to administer any medication treatment. It is best to hospitalize the child for intravenous fluid therapy. First, control the inflammation: Determine if the infection is bacterial or viral, and if there is a bacterial infection as a complication, antibiotics should be used. Typically, fever can be controlled with appropriate antibiotic treatment. If the fever is very high, physical cooling methods such as warm water sponge baths can be used, and if necessary, fever reducing medication can be taken (under medical supervision).