Question
What should be done and what medication should be given to a 10-month-old baby whose blood count is high during a cold?
Answer
Doctors recommend initially giving the baby Sensilac and Magan granules to alleviate symptoms, and suggest further blood count checks. If the blood count remains high, antibiotic treatment may be necessary, such as azithromycin. Also, encourage the baby to drink plenty of water to aid in medication absorption, and give ibuprofen suspension as needed to lower body temperature during fever. The doctor wishes the baby a speedy recovery.