A 7-Month-Old Baby Has a Cold with Runny Nose for Several Days, Now Accompanied by a Fever Up to 37.5 Degrees, What Should I Do?

Question

A 7-month-old baby has had a cold with a runny nose for several days and now is accompanied by a fever of up to 37.5 degrees. How should I handle this? Previous treatment and effects: The baby never had a fever before, and recovered after a few days of fever. What kind of assistance do I need: How can I solve this problem?

Answer

Fever in infants is usually caused by catching a cold. Parents can give appropriate medication under the guidance of a doctor, such as children’s aspirin, ibuprofen, or cefixime granules. In some cases, intramuscular injections may be necessary. These treatments can quickly stabilize the symptoms, so parents should not worry too much. During this period, make sure to provide the baby with sufficient hydration.