My son aged 7, came home from school tonight with a fever of 40.1. Just complaining of being tired, heavy legs, blurry eyes. He watched TV, ate and drank a small bit went to bed at normal time. He normally runs very hot with a fever. No convulsions previously.
Definitely not covid as we've all had recent covid infection.
Gave ibu at 3.30pm. Calpol at 7pm. Just gave him ibu again at midnight and he's sicked it up.
Unsure what to do now. His temp is 39.7 and he's gone back to sleep which he obviously needs. He woke up at 11.30pm to use toilet and was sick, so I waited till he was asleep before sneaking him a bit of medication.
I know I shouldn't give him medication to bring down a temperature only because it seems high. But...
I'm on the phone to 111 for 10 minutes and waiting. Very high call volume which I guess means I will be waiting a long time for a nurse call back which is what I want.
Just could do with advice about next steps. Can I sleep 
etc!