2yo temp 40.3 - cause for concern?

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DS has been poorly since Saturday morning with a very high temp - ranging from 38 - 40.3 when I just measured it. Average I'd say is 39 even though I have given him nurofen at 9am, 1pm and 11pm. He is absolutely boiling to touch - wearing only tshirt and nappy.

Have already given Nurofen and am pushing fluids. He is just lying in bed with me eyes open but very spaced out. Had had wet nappies but no poos.

He has a slight cough and runny nose but no other symptoms.

He does not talk yet so cannot communicate with him if he has a headache etc.

Is such a high temp cause for concern does anyone know?

PolkaDot - the school rang this morning and said it's a type A swine flu strain. Lots and lots of children have been off with it. DD has been incredibly ill this week. Saw the Dr yesterday who was very flippant.

My nice doctor has rung back and DD has been started on Tamiflu as a precaution. I actually had the Tamiflu from last year but didn't need to use it.

Thanks Pig. So far the twins are fine with just temperature's and coughs. DD has been so ill this week. Worst bug she's ever had so I'd already come to the conclusion it was Swine flu last night. I'm praying she's over the worst and the boys don't get it too badly.

Watch ITN news at 1.30. Apparently they are filming from their primary school.

I am just so confused about swine flu (and flu), does it affect people differently? My sister's been in hospital with it (and pneumonia - fine now but still weak), but I've heard of others who have been ill but not that bad

tellytubby I don't want to watch the itv news it will just scare me

Hi everyone - just to say I hope all the poorly DC are feeling better now.
DS went outside for the first time since last weekend today and is feeling a lot better though not back to his normal self just yet.

Sending Get Well vibes :)