Hi,
I can definitely understand your fear and concern!
First of all, don't worry too much! I know it is hard to do, but I've "been there" with worrying about a 6-week old little baby, and since you have a diagnoses, you can be prepared! Also, please know that babies and toddlers are almost "guaranteed" to have high fevers, from any number of diseases, including just from the common cold or flu.
From what I understand about this disease (I am not a doctor), is that the complication with Roseola is from the spike in fever. What may/may not happen with a sudden spike in fever is a febrile seizure, which the doctors said are common and not of much concern (from a medical standpoint...I agree with you...it's still scary!).
Can you call your pediatrician and ask what to do with a 6-week old who has a sudden spike in fever? Tell them your husband has Roseola, and you want to be prepared if your infant becomes infected and has a high fever. They may give you some other information, but this disease is caused by a virus (same as colds and flu), and all we can do as parents is make our children comfortable during their illnesses and help keep the fevers down.
Please let me know what your pediatrician says! Do you have any other fears about Roseola? Be sure to read the Mayo Clinic's website (link above in first post), as it may ease your mind.
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Hi,
I can definitely understand your fear and concern!
First of all, don't worry too much! I know it is hard to do, but I've "been there" with worrying about a 6-week old little baby, and since you have a diagnoses, you can be prepared! Also, please know that babies and toddlers are almost "guaranteed" to have high fevers, from any number of diseases, including just from the common cold or flu.
From what I understand about this disease (I am not a doctor), is that the complication with Roseola is from the spike in fever. What may/may not happen with a sudden spike in fever is a febrile seizure, which the doctors said are common and not of much concern (from a medical standpoint...I agree with you...it's still scary!).
Can you call your pediatrician and ask what to do with a 6-week old who has a sudden spike in fever? Tell them your husband has Roseola, and you want to be prepared if your infant becomes infected and has a high fever. They may give you some other information, but this disease is caused by a virus (same as colds and flu), and all we can do as parents is make our children comfortable during their illnesses and help keep the fevers down.
Please let me know what your pediatrician says! Do you have any other fears about Roseola? Be sure to read the Mayo Clinic's website (link above in first post), as it may ease your mind.
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