What should parents do when a newborn has a high body temperature, red spots, and vomiting symptoms?

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common infectious disease in children under 5 years old, primarily caused by enteroviruses. Symptoms include blisters and rash on the hands, feet, and mouth, with severe cases potentially accompanied by fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. There is no specific food that can prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease, but maintaining good personal hygiene habits, frequent hand washing, and avoiding contact with infected individuals are important measures for preventing transmission. If children exhibit related symptoms, they should seek medical attention promptly and follow medical instructions for treatment.

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After taking medication for two days, the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease have not improved significantly. The original red spots on the hands have turned into white blisters, and there is still a symptom of drooling.

A baby’s body temperature over 37.5°C is considered a fever. When treating a fever, it’s best to use physical methods of cooling, such as increased fluid intake and lukewarm alcohol sponge baths. Medications for fever reduction can have certain side effects in babies.

A baby’s oral temperature over 37.3℃, armpit temperature over 37℃, rectal temperature over 37.6℃, or a body temperature fluctuation of more than 1℃ throughout the day is considered a fever. Fever can be categorized into hyperpyrexia (body temperature above 41℃), high fever (above 38℃), and low fever (around 37-38℃).

Infants usually do not have their blood pressure measured unless they have a bleeding disorder, otherwise, blood pressure is generally not abnormal.

A high-risk result from the Down syndrome screening suggests a greater possibility of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome. It is recommended to undergo amniocentesis and fetal chromosome testing for confirmation.