An 11-month-old baby has a fever of 39.6 degrees Celsius. They took Motrin and the fever went down. Late

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Considering it may be a fever caused by a viral cold, generally there is no specific medication for viral colds, and the fever may last for about three days. If the high fever does not subside or persists beyond three days, it is important to seek medical attention to rule out the possibility of infection, which may involve using anti-inflammatory medication. You can have a blood test done at the hospital to determine whether it is a viral or bacterial infection.