DD2 had MMR yesterday and now has a really high temperature.

[samsonthecat]

Is this a side effect? DD1 had no reaction si I don't know what it normal. Her temp is 40 degrees. She has had calpol and ibuprofen and has a fan on in her room to help cool her.
Anyone give me any advice?

If her temp is 40, call the out of hours doc and insist on being seen immediately. My ds had a temperature after some of his innoculations, but a temp of 40 needs attending to, whether viral or due to an innoculation.

Sorry if that sounds scary, but 40 is high. It is probably just a temp spike and will fluctuate, but better safe than sorry.

The out of hours doctors don't come out to children they tell you to call an amulance. We did this last time she was ill and couldn't breath. Unfortunatelly I am here on my own with 2 DD's as DH is abroad till tomorrow. Just off to retake her temp and see if it is comming down.

i have a friend who's lo had an adverse reactions to the mmr.

40 is pretty high - call nhs direct or go to out of hours gp. also try a cool cloth/towel.

yeah I have to agree to take her to the out of hours or phone NHS direct. They'll give you some really good advice. My DD had a raging temp after her MMR but not quite as high as 40. Try and keep her as cool as possible by striping her down and get a tepid flannel on her forehead.

Just retaken her temp and it has come back down to almost normal. Should we go and get checked at the doctore tomorrow? This is all new to me DD1 is never ill!

If the temp has come down, I don't think she will need checking at the docs as it is normal to expect a raised temp after injection. Just keep giving her the calpol / ibuprofen and make sure she's cool.

The trick is to give her ibuprofen and paracetamol at different times, two hours apart if you can. It sounds like a reaction to the injections, pop a flannel in some warm (not cold) water and give her the once over with it. To be honest with you, this is a high temp. If you are not able to control it with the ibuprofen and paracetamol then she needs to be checked over by a doctor. Young children can have convulsions if their temp is too high. Use a fan to keep her cool and keep sponging her down, Don't dry her off as the water will evaporate. Make sure she has plenty to drink. Call NHS Direct if she does not improve after an hour/if you are concerned or if you think somethings not right.
I hope she's feeling better soon.
It's standard practice to call paramedics if a child is having problems breathing. The doctors will not come out as this can be life threatening which is why you were told to call an ambulance. I would phone again to ask for a doctor. Tell them you can't leave the house because you have other children there or ask a neighbour to keep an eye on them.

glad temp is down. apparently common for childrens' temps to be higher at night.

i do think nhs direct are great for these sorts of things. i have called them so many times and they are pretty good at assessing the relative seriousness of things. i expect they would get a local GP to ring you. might be worth it even if the temp has come down - if only to put your mind at ease.

Thankyou all for your replies. She is much cooler now and fast asleep. The fan is still going in her room. I will check her again in a bit to make sure it is staying down. Hopefully the panic is over now. My brother used to have convulsions so I know how bad a high tem can be.