Chills and mild fever what can I do to feel better?

[EnglishRain]

Had my covid jab Friday and I've now got a mild fever of 38.7 and chills. I can't sleep. I've run a hot bath but apparently this will raise my temperature more.

Is there anything I can do that will actually help within a set time frame? I've got an 8 month old who will probably wake up any minute and I seriously need some sleep, I need to know that what I am doing will help 🥺

Paracetemol and or ibuprofen is what I usually do, one of each.

Have you had paracetamol?

I think it's also worth getting a covid test. Not normal for side effects to start this late

@Rtmhwales

Paracetemol and or ibuprofen is what I usually do, one of each.

This plus vitamin C and fluids.

Also a hot water bottle or water dye blankets if you feel shivery.

Thanks all, had paracetamol at 8.30 and the packet says I can take another couple now so I've just done that. Can't find ibuprofen to alternate.

Sorry @JamesAnderson I meant Friday as in the one just past, within the last 24 hours.

@RickiTarr what's a water dye blanket?

I had mine this week with awful side effects about 4 hours after - felt like the worst flu ever. The only thing that worked a bit was paracetamol and lots of fluids, but had to ride it out really. Didn't last much longer than 48 hrs with just some tiredness left now

That should have been “hot water bottle or extra blanket”.

Sorry not sure what happened.

Hope you feel better soon x