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Understanding Blood Vessels on Baby's Face and Black Spots in Eyes

The baby has blood streaks on the face and some small black spots on the sclera? Dear Doctor, My baby boy is over 1 year and 8 months old. Recently, I noticed some blood streaks on his face, as well as small black spots on his ears and the whites of his eyes. Is this phenomenon...

Dr. Huang Yaofeng reply Pediatrics
Hello: 1. Infants and young children have thinner skin, and it is common to see fine blood vessels, which is mostly normal. 2. The whites of the eyes typically do not have black spots; please take your child to see a doctor for an examination.

How Many Flu Vaccine Doses Should My 1.5-Year-Old Get?

Influenza vaccine Hello Doctor: My child is currently 1.5 years old. Last year, he only received the first dose of the H1N1 vaccine and did not receive the seasonal flu vaccine. How many doses of the seasonal flu vaccine should he receive this year?

Dr. Huang Yaofeng reply Pediatrics
Hello Ms. Huang: Since your child did not receive the seasonal flu vaccine last year, this year will be considered the first vaccination. Therefore, your child will need to receive two doses of the seasonal flu vaccine, with an interval of one month between doses, and there is no...

Concerns About Speech Development in an 11-Month-Old Child

The child is 11 months old? Dear Dr. Huang, My child is 11 months old and aside from crying, I rarely hear him making cooing or babbling sounds. I have observed that he can hear sounds, as he turns his head to look when he hears something. Is this normal? His quietness makes me ...

Dr. Huang Yaofeng reply Pediatrics
Generally, an 11-month-old child should frequently make cooing and babbling sounds. If your child is making these sounds less often, it may indicate a potential speech development issue. It is advisable to take your child to our hospital's rehabilitation department for a spe...

Managing Your Child's Fever: When to Seek Medical Attention

Fever The child had no symptoms in the morning but suddenly developed a fever of 38.5°C. After visiting the family doctor, they took one dose of antipyretic medication, and by 6 PM, the temperature initially dropped to 37.1°C but then rose again to 37.4°C, 37.7°C, and 38.1°C. Cur...

Dr. Huang Yaofeng reply Pediatrics
In fact, the majority of fevers are caused by common upper respiratory infections. However, since the child does not have any other symptoms, it is advisable to monitor the situation. If the child experiences a high fever again during the night, it would be safer to take them to ...

Managing High Fever in Children: When to Seek Emergency Care

Emergency Department A 4-year and 2-month-old boy developed a fever on Saturday morning and was taken to a pediatrician, where the doctor suspected enterovirus, although the symptoms were not yet pronounced. Throughout the day until 8:00 PM, his activity level remained good, but ...

Dr. Huang Yaofeng reply Pediatrics
If a child is indeed infected with enterovirus, then having a fever for 3-4 days is a normal course of the illness. Enteroviruses are known to easily cause high fevers above 39 degrees Celsius, so a temperature of 38.5°C is relatively mild. However, since the child is only a &quo...

Understanding Fever in Children: Myths and Facts for Parents

The Confusion of Fever Many elderly people used to say that children should not have a fever for too long, or it could cause damage to their brains. Is this true?

Dr. Huang Yaofeng reply Pediatrics
In fact, fever is a normal response mechanism of our body to combat external infections. For generally healthy children, fever itself is harmless. Fever does not damage any organs or the brain. Physicians are concerned about the underlying causes of the fever, while the fever its...