Can't get temp down, headache advice

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My son is 10 and has had a high temp between 38-39.9C for over a day now. Also he has a headache he can't seem to get rid off. He feels cold in himself and shivering. I've given nurofen and calpol. Last night I stayed with him as he was so restless in bed. Talking and fidgety. He does have a bit of a cold starting.

There isn't a rash.

Any advice?

Sounds like a cold/flu.

Yes, call your doctor!

Op you need to get an urgent doctor's appointment!

I would call 111

Managed to get an appointment with the nurse Practitioner, she gave him a thorough looking over and said it's a bad cold. Feel better knowing it's nothing more serious.

You say he is 10. Is he a big 10 ? You may be able to give a bigger dose of paracetamol (eg: 750mg rather than 500mg). Do you know how much he weighs or could you weigh him ?

He's not big for his age.

Loads of this type of virus going around atm. My ten year old son has just recovered, all u can do it use paracetamol/calpol to bring temp down and loads of fluids so he doesn't get dehydrated
My ten month old baby has it now

Sorry to hear this, how long was your son ill for? Hope your little one gets better soon.

4 days, he still isn't 100% now but ok enough to
Go back to school, think he is just exhausted from it and loss of appetite 😢