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Original poster

Can I send DS to school?

43 replies

Quickquestiontemp · 25/05/2022 07:15

He’s 4 - feels a bit warm so checked temp, temp is 37.5

its not a temperature temperature but it is obviously warmer than usual so not sure what to do! Please advise (sorry for AIBU, posting for traffic as need to decide ASAP).

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LondonQueen · 25/05/2022 07:16

I would, it's not much above normal. Unless he is being sick etc.

Imsittinginthekitchensink · 25/05/2022 07:16

If he's fine in himself and his temperature is fine then obviously yes.

ScarlettDarling · 25/05/2022 07:17

Is he ok? 37.5 really wouldn’t register as a temperature with me and if he’s well I wouldn’t hesitate to send him in.

Original poster
Quickquestiontemp · 25/05/2022 07:18

He is totally fine in himself/says he wants to go. I’m just not sure what the rules are on this as it’s not strictly speaking a fever

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Zoeyclash · 25/05/2022 07:18

Did he sleep well during the night? Has he eaten breakfast? If he's feeling well, aside from a temp of 37.5, I'd send him.

HSKAT · 25/05/2022 07:19

Not really classed as a high temp by medicals, but I do understand your concern.
If he's fine in himself I would send him.

TeenPlusCat · 25/05/2022 07:21

3 days before half term? I'd be tempted to keep him home, if nothing else so that if he is coming down with something he doesn't infect the rest of the class.

roadsweep · 25/05/2022 07:22

I wouldn't because it's likely he'll get worse during the day

underneaththeash · 25/05/2022 07:23

Any spots? If no other symptoms and he's feeling okay, I'd send him in.

arethereanyleftatall · 25/05/2022 07:25

If he's fine, what led you to check his temperature?

Original poster
Quickquestiontemp · 25/05/2022 07:25

no symptoms otherwise! I am worried as a PP said he might get worse during the day but equally it feels silly to keep him off without an actual temp if he’s asking to go.

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itsgettingweird · 25/05/2022 07:26

What made you check his temp?

You say he's fine but rarely (or I never have!) does parent check a temp without having concerns.

I'd keep him home if it's possible and observe and then send him back tomorrow if he's ok.

WindyKnickers · 25/05/2022 07:28

I'd send mine in because I know they'd be climbing the walls by lunchtime but I know some parents like to keep their kids home for fairly minor things. If there's nothing actually wrong with him, he should go in imo.

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Quickquestiontemp · 25/05/2022 07:28

@itsgettingweird

i answered this in the OP he felt a bit warm during morning cuddles

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Quickquestiontemp · 25/05/2022 07:31

I'd send mine in because I know they'd be climbing the walls by lunchtime

so would he be. I was quite fanatical about keeping him home “just in case” at the beginning of the school year but learnt a lesson there!

hust wasn’t sure if people classed 37.5 as a fever

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mrsfoof · 25/05/2022 07:31

I would. Check for Covid first and if negative, send him in.

itsgettingweird · 25/05/2022 07:43

Quickquestiontemp · 25/05/2022 07:28

@itsgettingweird

i answered this in the OP he felt a bit warm during morning cuddles

Just seems odd to me. If my ds felt warm during cuddles with no symptoms I'd just assume he was warm from being in bed. I wouldn't check temp unless something made me think he could be unwell.

So I'd send him in your circumstances because I wouldn't even have checked to know!

orwellwasright · 25/05/2022 07:53

Wtf am I reading? People really keep their perfectly well feeling children off school with 'temperatures' of 37.5??

What next? A broken fingernail? Small graze to the knee?

School attendance is important ffs. And so is teaching children to be resilient. Talk about being overly precious. Unbelievable.

CecilyP · 25/05/2022 07:54

Is he ok? 37.5 really wouldn’t register as a temperature with me and if he’s well I wouldn’t hesitate to send him in.

Have you ever checked his temperature on the same thermometer when it’s been normal? Is it always 37? If so, his temperature is not particularly raised, but if it normally reads lower I’d keep him off. He could be sickening for something which isn’t obvious this morning.

Sirzy · 25/05/2022 07:54

I would just put that down to having been lovely and snuggled in bed!

Scoobydoobywho · 25/05/2022 07:54

I don't know where you are but there is some virus doing the rounds here. Our 2 had it, youngest d.s 6 got it worse. Started with slight increase in temperature that went up to 40.1°.

CecilyP · 25/05/2022 07:56

School attendance is important ffs. And so is teaching children to be resilient. Talk about being overly precious. Unbelievable.

He’s 4! Millions of us didn’t even go to school when we were 4!

ZarquonsSandals · 25/05/2022 07:56

I would err on the side of caution by doing a lateral flow test. If negative, send him in, but also be prepared for him to be sent home later.
My DC normal temperature runs 'low', so this for me would signify a slight fever, but unless visibly unwell I'd be reluctant to keep home.

DockOTheBay · 25/05/2022 07:58

37.5 isn't a temperature, that's normal body temperature.

Waxonwaxoff0 · 25/05/2022 07:59

I don't think I've ever checked DS's temperature in my life. I'd send him in. We go to school and work in this house unless we're vomiting.