What counts as a high temperature for a toddler

[MrsWolf2]

I’ve taken her temperature from her forehead, it’s 37.7 and it’s usually 36.4 or 36.5. She’s only ever had a temperature over 37 after her jabs and I think even then it only got to 37.4 or 37.5.

I’ve looked at 111 online for advice but it’s only for over 5s so I’m waiting to speak to them, but if anyone already has and knows that her temperature counts as high then I’ll just self-isolate anyway and not use up their time.

I’m sure there’s threads about this already but sorry I can’t find any with the answer

Please does anyone know?

I can’t get through to 111 and I feel bad about using up any of their resource unnecessarily anyway but she’s been napping for 4 hours and counting after being awake 90 minutes after a 13 hour sleep, trying not to worry but both of those sleep times are way longer than she’s ever done before.

If she has a temp of 37.7 then it’s time to self isolate.

37.8 as has widely been advertised. At just a fraction under that I would err on side of caution and self isolate.

I'd also not be seeking advice as they are very very pressured right now unless I was worried about breathing etc

I think as it’s quite a bit higher than usual for her you should treat it as if it was cv and treat with calpol/fluids etc.

You definitely get a gold star for having the faintest idea what her usual temperature is though - I don’t get the thermometer out unless foreheads feel hot. It’s really useful to have a knowledge of what’s normal for her.

My nursery have a policy of sending children home if their temperature is over 37.5. Does she go to nursery? If yes can you check the policy?

Firstly as disclaimer as I am not a medical professional but will give you the best advice I can.

If symptoms are manageable at home with paracetamol and ibuprofen, I wouldn’t worry about calling 111 as that is all they will tell you to do.

DS is 18 months and since Wednesday has had a fever of 40+. He has now been on calpol/nurofen every 4 hours as that was the only way to keep it down. 111 and paramedic said they would only respond if I couldn’t manage it at home.

Just to add, I would isolate for 7 days to be safe.

Thank you, I don’t know how I missed the 37.8 as I have done little else apart from read and think about CV over the last few days.

We will self-isolate as well as my husband as she frequently sneezes all over us so if she has got it I don’t think there’s anyway we’re not incubating.

Hoping Ocado show up on Thursday with our groceries. And that she sleeps at all tonight after the biggest nap ever!

Just self isolate just in case. That's all 111 will tell you to do, theres no need to go to the doctors or anything like that so not much point in sitting on hold to 111.

You didn’t ‘miss’ anything OP.

You’re very good, I never even bother getting the thermometer out unless DS feels boiling to touch.

Don’t worry about the lots of napping unless at any point they become unresponsive, totally normal to nap lots when poorly.

Just as a word of warning, my little boy always gets worse during the night so be prepared with medicine next to your bed and just keep offering water x

Thermometers will be so far different. If she is showing higher than normal I'd just stay home. It's not worth the risk to the elderly, immunocopromised, vulnerable.