How long will a baby get a fever if they don't cover themselves with a blanket?

Patient's question:

Baby is 2 months old. At night, they kicked off the cover, leaving only a warm blanket on their body. The upper half is bare, while the lower half is covered. Will this cause a fever? How long without a fever means everything is okay?

Doctor's answer:

Child, with a weakened immune system, it's easy to catch a cold or have diarrhea with slight exposure to cold. Usually, it lasts for three days. First, pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm. If the baby shows no symptoms of a cold or diarrhea after three days, it's generally fine. Generally speaking, if a cold occurs, the main symptoms are a runny nose, hiccups, and nasal congestion, with rarely any fever. In this case, if there are no problems for two or three days, it's usually okay.

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