Question
A 6-month-old baby has a fever of 37.8 degrees, feeling hot in the head, hands, and feet. What should I do?
Answer
Based on your description, the baby’s symptoms may be due to fever caused by viral influenza. Viral influenza typically does not have a specific treatment method, and fever symptoms may last for about three days. If the baby’s fever persists or exceeds three days, it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a check-up to rule out possible infections and consider using symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication if necessary. You can ask the doctor to perform a routine blood test for the baby to determine whether it is a viral or bacterial infection.