Temp of 40 after calpol

[artichokes]

Dd is 3.
Had single rubella jab 24 hours ago. Clinic said she way get a slight temp 3-5 days later but this is much sooner.
40 seems v high after calpol. What should I do now?

[cookielove]

when did u give the calpol?

a cool flannel to the forehead, strip down to a single light layer of clothing?

[artichokes]

it's been 45 mins since calpol now and temp is 39.9. She says her eyes hurt and she is lying v still which is v unusual.

No walk in near here - 30 min drive in central London traffic to paeds A&E. Should I try ibuprofen first?

[wilkos]

dd often has very high temps when ill, if calpol doent work we usually give her baby nurofen as well and that sorts it out.

that is probably what they will do in a&e. or you will find that if you do take her to a&e her temp will come down in the car as a resyult of being a bit cooler/ change of scenery

only you know what to do though

[Elk]

nurofen is often better at temp. control and lasts longer. Calpol can ime take up to an hour to work and then only work for two hours. You can combine the two for maximum effect.

[whomovedmychocolate]

Strip her off, call for help and go to A&E if it doesn't come down to at most 38.5 in 20 minutes more. Most people forget to take the clothes off - this can make as much difference as the drugs IME.