Seizures After Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine: What Parents Should Know
Seizures occurred after receiving the Japanese encephalitis vaccine? The child received the first dose of the Japanese encephalitis vaccine in March of this year. Three days later, they developed a fever and experienced seizures with a pale complexion. They were taken to a major ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If there are suspected adverse reactions to a vaccine, the physician should report it. If the family requests compensation, they should report it to the health department (the last page of the child health handbook contains the vaccination consultation hotline numbers for various...[Read More] Seizures After Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine: What Parents Should Know
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:
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 ...[Read More] Managing Your Child's Fever: When to Seek Medical Attention
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:
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...[Read More] Managing High Fever in Children: When to Seek Emergency Care
Is Your Baby Experiencing a Milk Strike at Three Months?
Are you lactose intolerant? This weekend, my baby turns three months old. Since last weekend, the amount of milk he drinks each time has decreased by more than half compared to before. He is exclusively breastfed, and previously, after feeding from both sides, I would feel a sens...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The period of milk aversion is considered benign when pathological causes (such as fever, pharyngitis, enterovirus pharyngitis, gastroenteritis, etc.) have been ruled out, and the child's activity level is normal with appropriate growth in height and weight. Typically, the p...[Read More] Is Your Baby Experiencing a Milk Strike at Three Months?
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:
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...[Read More] Understanding Fever in Children: Myths and Facts for Parents
Is It Normal for My Toddler to Get Sick Often? Understanding Antibiotics and Health
Child illness My son is currently one year and three months old, and he gets sick almost once a month, mostly with colds. Sometimes it's more severe, requiring antibiotics, and other times it's mild, so he just takes some antihistamines. Sometimes he has a fever, and so...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
A 15-month-old child is still very young and has insufficient immunity, making them more susceptible to infections from external pathogens. Respiratory infections are primarily transmitted through droplets or airborne routes, making them highly contagious and statistically the mo...[Read More] Is It Normal for My Toddler to Get Sick Often? Understanding Antibiotics and Health
Understanding EC Virus Infection in Children: Symptoms and Complications
Worried Father Dear Doctor Hsieh: Today my daughter had a fever and went to the clinic, where they said it was an enterovirus infection. What is an enterovirus? Are there any complications associated with it? Thank you, a concerned father.
Dr. Xie Degui Reply:
Hello: I'm not sure if what you mentioned is correct; could it be EBV? If you still have a fever, I recommend seeing a doctor for confirmation.[Read More] Understanding EC Virus Infection in Children: Symptoms and Complications
Understanding Fever in Toddlers: Insights on Treatment and Care
About fever? My daughter is currently one and a half years old. In March, she contracted enterovirus, and her grandmother took her to see Dr. Li at the pediatric clinic. Dr. Li mentioned that infants should not frequently take antipyretics as excessive use is harmful, and he also...
Dr. He Ciyuan Reply:
1. Enterovirus: Most cases with mild symptoms can be managed with symptomatic treatment. (If there is a fever, appropriate antipyretics can be administered.) For the very few cases with complications, symptomatic therapy should be employed, such as in instances of persistent or r...[Read More] Understanding Fever in Toddlers: Insights on Treatment and Care
Understanding Frequent Throat Infections in Children: Causes and Solutions
Frequent throat purulence? Hello Doctor: My child was born in 2002 and has been getting sick almost twice a month since childhood, with each episode accompanied by a fever close to 104°F (40°C). Over the past two years, the frequency of colds has remained the same, but now each t...
Dr. Ma Yiqun Reply:
Hello: The tonsils are part of the lymphatic tissue and serve as the body's first line of defense against bacteria, preventing pathogens from entering the respiratory tract. The most common cause of acute suppurative tonsillitis is viral infection, with bacterial infection (...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Throat Infections in Children: Causes and Solutions
Persistent High Fever in My 4-Year-Old: What Should I Do?
If your daughter's body temperature is consistently elevated, what should you do? My daughter is 4 years old. In mid-March, she was hospitalized for 6 days due to bronchitis and otitis media with a high fever, and she was on antibiotics for over two weeks. After being discha...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
There are many causes of fever in children, such as infections (the most common), autoimmune diseases, tumors, drug fever, and summer heat, among others. Depending on the situation, it is advisable for your child to go to the hospital for examination (as there are diagnostic faci...[Read More] Persistent High Fever in My 4-Year-Old: What Should I Do?
Is It the Flu? Understanding Serious Symptoms in Children
Is it the flu? Should I be concerned? Doctor, I have a question: My two children had a fever on the same day, but in different locations. However, their condition seems more serious because they have yellow discharge from their eyes and bloodshot sclera. We took them to see a doc...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Common situations in which children may experience fever and conjunctivitis include infections (such as adenoviral pharyngoconjunctival fever, measles, scarlet fever, influenza, etc.) and autoimmune diseases (such as Kawasaki disease). Each condition may also present with additio...[Read More] Is It the Flu? Understanding Serious Symptoms in Children
Guidance for Parents: Managing Pneumonia and Concussion in Children
Child pneumonia and concussion from the city government? Dear Dr. Ma, My child was admitted to Pingtung Baojian Hospital on April 23 and stayed for 5 days (discharged on April 27) due to pneumonia caused by bronchitis. However, on May 3, he started experiencing high fever again....
Dr. Ma Yiqun Reply:
Hello, Mom: From your description, I understand that your current concerns are your child's fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, which are difficult to distinguish from a head injury. Here are some suggestions: Vomiting combined with diarrhea and fever is more likely to be a manif...[Read More] Guidance for Parents: Managing Pneumonia and Concussion in Children
When Should Your Baby Get the Third Dose of the Six-in-One Vaccine?
Regarding the administration of the hexavalent vaccine? My baby received the second dose of the hexavalent vaccine on November 13, but the doctor did not inform us or schedule the next injection time. When should the third dose be administered? If it coincides with the Lunar New ...
Dr. Xie Degui Reply:
Hello: You can receive the second dose two months later (after January 13, 2010). If you are only available during the Lunar New Year, it is recommended to get vaccinated after the holiday, as it will be easier to manage any potential side effects such as fever or swelling.[Read More] When Should Your Baby Get the Third Dose of the Six-in-One Vaccine?
Understanding Infant Crying: Is It Related to Hernia Issues?
Is it a hernia issue in infants? Hello doctor, I am the mother of the child. When my baby brother was born, the doctor said he had a hernia. After about six months, the doctor mentioned it would resolve on its own. However, from birth until now, he has been crying a lot for the p...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Common reasons for a constantly crying baby: 1. Hunger, wet diaper, or needing comfort, 2. Fever, 3. Oral ulcers or severe thrush, 4. Foreign objects in the eyes, ears, or nose, 5. Inguinal hernia (umbilical hernia does not cause this), 6. Severe diaper rash, 7. Vaccine side effe...[Read More] Understanding Infant Crying: Is It Related to Hernia Issues?
Managing Post-Vaccine Nausea and Fever in Children: A Guide for Parents
Influenza vaccine Hello Dr. Pei, my daughter is currently in the first grade of elementary school. In October, she received the flu vaccine (not H1N1) at school. However, the day after the vaccination, she experienced mild fever and nausea. The fever gradually subsided after a fe...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! The overall reporting rate of adverse reactions following the administration of the domestically produced Guoguang H1N1 vaccine or seasonal influenza vaccine is comparable to data from other countries and is very low. According to the statistics from the Centers for Diseas...[Read More] Managing Post-Vaccine Nausea and Fever in Children: A Guide for Parents
Understanding Abnormal Blood Test Results in Pediatric Infections
Abnormal blood test results? Hello Doctor: My daughter is 9 years old. Last week, she was infected with the new influenza (rapid test positive on 11/30), and she was treated with Oseltamivir for five days. Over the past few days, aside from having a fever on 12/1, she seems to be...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
In general blood tests, parameters such as white blood cell count (WBC), neutrophils (segments), and lymphocytes cannot definitively determine the type of infection. Additional tests are required (such as a chest X-ray to check for pneumonia or a urinalysis to assess for urinary ...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Blood Test Results in Pediatric Infections
Understanding Allergies and Asthma in Young Children: A Parent's Guide
Allergic rhinitis / Asthma My daughter (2 years old) has always been in good health, rarely experiencing fever. When she does have a fever, it usually subsides quickly, often without the need for medication; just giving her some warm water is enough to help reduce the fever. Howe...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Mrs. Liang, Hello. Allergic diseases are related to two factors: one is the allergic constitution, and the second is the allergens. The allergic constitution can be hereditary; numerous studies have shown that if one parent has an allergic constitution, the child has a one ...[Read More] Understanding Allergies and Asthma in Young Children: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Testicular Size Discrepancies in Infants: When to Seek Medical Advice
Testicular size Hello Doctor: My grandson is 50 days old, and I recently discovered that his testicles are different sizes, with the left measuring 5.5 cm and the right 3.5 cm. Is this normal? It seems like they have been different sizes since birth. Could this be a case of hydro...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! The causes of scrotal swelling include: 1. Scrotal edema: 6% of full-term infants may experience scrotal edema, but most cases resolve within the first year, so it is advisable to wait until after one year to decide on surgery for neonatal scrotal edema. 2. Hernia: Intesti...[Read More] Understanding Testicular Size Discrepancies in Infants: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Hepatosplenomegaly in Infants: Causes and Next Steps
Hepatosplenomegaly in a six-month-old infant? When my child was five months old, he was hospitalized for a urinary tract infection and abnormal liver function tests were discovered, with the AST and ALT levels approaching 400. During the hospitalization for the urinary tract infe...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Claire, Hello! It has been discovered that liver function indices are abnormal, with GOT and GPT levels approaching four hundred, indicating the presence of hepatitis. After excluding the possibilities of CMV, genetic metabolic diseases, and other viral hepatitis, Toxoplasm...[Read More] Understanding Hepatosplenomegaly in Infants: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding and Managing Excessive Crying in Newborns: Tips for Parents
Crying incessantly? Hello, doctor. My baby was just born not long ago, and is under one month old. For some unknown reason, he cries frequently, almost every half hour. His diaper has been changed, and he has been fed. Each feeding lasts about an hour, but he only consumes around...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Common reasons for a baby under one month old to cry continuously include: 1. Hunger, wet diaper, or needing comfort; 2. Fever; 3. Oral ulcers or severe thrush; 4. Foreign objects in the eyes, ears, or nose; 5. Inguinal hernia; 6. Severe diaper rash; 7. Vaccine side effects; 8. I...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Excessive Crying in Newborns: Tips for Parents