How to Handle a Baby’s High Fever at 8 Months Old?

When an 8-month-old baby has a high fever, parents should immediately take the child to see a doctor to determine if the cause is viral or bacterial infection. If it’s viral, antiviral medication can be used; if it’s bacterial, antibiotics should be administered. Additionally, do not rush to reduce the fever but rather find the root cause.
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How to Handle a Baby’s Jaundice at 15 on the First Month?

Physiological jaundice usually appears as a pale yellow color, confined to the face and neck, or may extend to the trunk, with the conjunctiva also becoming yellowish. It usually resolves within 2 to 3 days and the skin returns to normal by the 5th to 6th day. In severe cases, jaundice can affect the entire body, including vomit and cerebrospinal fluid, lasting for more than a week, especially in premature infants who may continue for up to 4 weeks. Their stool remains yellow and there is no bilirubin in the urine. Blue light therapy is recommended and can be effective.
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