Question
What should you do if an 11-month-old baby has a fever?
Answer
It is recommended to have the child undergo a routine blood test to determine whether the infection is caused by bacteria or a virus, and then prescribe medication accordingly. If there is a low fever, drinking plenty of water can help lower the body temperature back to normal, and it is generally not advisable to use fever-reducing medication. However, if the body temperature is slightly high, exceeding 38.5 degrees, in addition to drinking plenty of water, fever-reducing medication should be taken. If there is an infection, both anti-infection and antiviral medications should be taken, and it’s important to drink plenty of water. Wishing for a quick recovery!