What should I do if my 8 month old baby has had the flu for 5 days and has a fever (he refuses to eat and sleep too)?

Hello Ma'am,

Is he really suffering from the flu, or is it a cold? And how long has he had a fever exactly? How high is his fever?

So you need to go to the doctor. For a child this age, you consult when the fever has been this high for more than 2 days.

While waiting for the doctor's appointment, try to decrease the amount of secretion present in the nasal passages as much as possible by using the technique described here on pages 6 and 7. You can also use Tempra™ and Advil™ to make it more comfortable.

Good evening,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist