Temp of 37.9. WIBU to send to school?

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Rainallnight · 27/11/2024 07:50

Genuinely don’t know what to do.

DS, 6, has had a bug since the weekend. Cough etc. Has had high fevers.

Now well in himself (bit of a cough) and bouncing off the walls. But STILL a temp of 37.9.

WIBU to send to school?

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TheSilkWorm · 27/11/2024 08:01

fourelementary · 27/11/2024 08:00

If he’s well why even check temp? Maybe that’s his normal? Just send him.

37.9 isn't normal! Not for anyone.

TheSilkWorm · 27/11/2024 08:01

RabbitsEatPancakes · 27/11/2024 07:59

I wouldn't even consider that a temperature tbh. So if happy in himself I'd send him in.

Mine are always over 39 when actually sick.

But it is a temperature. Anything above 37.5 is going to feel rough. Why would you treat your children as well when their body temperature is elevated to the point that they will feel achy and hot? That's cruel.

fourelementary · 27/11/2024 08:00

If he’s well why even check temp? Maybe that’s his normal? Just send him.

RabbitsEatPancakes · 27/11/2024 07:59

I wouldn't even consider that a temperature tbh. So if happy in himself I'd send him in.

Mine are always over 39 when actually sick.

Neolara · 27/11/2024 07:58

That's a stay at home temperature in my book.

PaddingtonInPeru · 27/11/2024 07:54

I wouldn't. Although he is lively at the moment, kids do go up and down a bit when unwell and that temp indicates he still needs to recover.

spottedinthewilds · 27/11/2024 07:54

Calpol up and off they go!

That's not that high.

Lemonmelon1 · 27/11/2024 07:53

I wouldn't send to school with a temperature. You have to remember there could be other children there who have a weakened immune system so a temperature could be really dangerous for them.
Speaking as a mum of a child with complex health needs.

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