Little one has a fever, when to get help?

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DS had a temperature of 100 earlier and I suspected a pending illness but he was fine. Eating and drinking as normal. Just more cuddly than usual.

It went down (I didn't check via a thermometer), and he seemed fine all day. The temp has now come back and it's 100 again. He doesn't show any signs of being unwell. He is now asleep. Just extremely hot.

Again, no further symptoms. Should I be on the look out for a pending sickness bug? And should I check on him again tonight?

Thank you!

That’s only 37.7 isn’t it? So only just a fever so I wouldn’t be worried at all if fine in themselves

What age is he? Have you given any meds?

I wouldn’t worry about that as it’s only 37.8 I think? I would just let him sleep it off.

Calpol and a cool flannel on his forehead. But 100F isn't worryingly high.

Sorry meant to say 101.5! For both times.

Just checked again and it's saying 102.5

I last have calpol 4 hours ago so will give again if he stirs

37.7 is barely a fever.

You don't need to give meds for a fever alone. You look at the child. If they're in pain or discomfort, give medicine. Same as with an adult really. Fluids, loose clothing and TLC.

What age? If old enough, ibuprofen can be given if calpol isn't bringing it down

102.5 is 39 degrees

He is 16 months

www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/treating-high-temperature-children/

Don't forget normal thermometers are 1 degree C less than internal temp. Have you adjusted for that or is it an in ear thermometer?

AllGood it's just a basic one you stick in their mouth, underarm or bum (if you're brave)!

I got the reading from his mouth

Oral ones are pretty close if the mouth is closed.. Around. 5 degrees lower than internal.

Don’t use a cool flannel! Things like that just cool the skin which can actually lead to body temperate rising.

If you're worried, call 111 and they can do a clinical assessment and give proper medical advice. I hope your little one feels better soon x

As long as the calpol/nurofen is bringing down the temp and he's comfortable I would let him sleep and see how he is in the morning.

I would give some calpol and see if it comes down. I would phone 111 if it hit 40 and just monitor at home if it was below that. But I’m not a medial professional and so if you are concerned st all ring 111- that’s what it is there for.

Thanks all, I felt a bit stumped last night because there was 0 other symptoms! If he did have another symptom I wouldn't really worry.

He's still asleep, I'll see how he is when he wakes up

www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg160/ifp/chapter/Caring-for-your-child-at-home

This is helpful too.

A fever is just the body fighting something. Occasionally mine will run a fever with no other symptoms.