WWYD?

[BathshebaDarkstone]

DD's got a fever and a headache, but she won't take Calpol because she's scared she'll throw up. Should I take her to OOH?

No useful advice on the NHS website.

How old? Unless there's a medical reason not to take the Calpol, I think you should give it ago first.

How old?
Where is the headache?
I assume you're thinking meningitis, in which case get her to kiss her knee. If she can't then go to A&E.
Chances are she's just got a bug, and the headache is due to temperature.

'a go' NOT ago.

How high is the fever and how old is she? Generally, I wouldn't go to OOH or the Gp either for that matter for those sort of symptoms alone.
You could phone NHS direct and they'll run through a series of questions with you. Most likely it's a common virus and she'll get over it on her own.

As others said age and now much of a fever are key factors.

Generally though I would just keep pushing fluids and see how things go

She's 9 and her temperature's 38.9.

I was worried about meningitis, thanks for the knee kissing tip, she's fine.

I'm also worried about keeping her temperature down, she sips water if I tell her to. Will her temperature come down by itself if she doesn't take Calpol and drinks the minimum amount of water?

Does she actually feel sick or has she a history of vomitting with calpol ? Could you give her half a paracetamol tablet instead ( or a whole one depending on weight etc) .

Can you get paralink suppositories or voltarol suppositories?

My son has the same. He readily accepted the calpol, but it didn't do anything. calprufen worked though. Would your DD take that?

unless she is known for having a low temperature, then I wouldn't be remotely concerned about 38.9 plus a headache.

It is pretty much standard in every cold or flu bug, which are rife at the moment.
You don't HAVE to take anything for those symptoms, it just makes you feel better.

I would only be worried if the headache stopped her from tipping her head forward.