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Fever of 38.2 degrees what to do?

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Utopiachaser · 15/12/2023 15:57

I have a fever of 38.2, on hold with the Dr. I'm 5 weeks. I'm in 2 minds about taking paracetamol, would really appreciate some advice and reassurance.

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CurlewKate · 15/12/2023 16:08

Have you got any other symptoms?

JulieLew · 15/12/2023 16:18

Take two paracetamol and keep your fluids up.

SylvieLaufeydottir · 15/12/2023 16:19

Just take some paracetamol and have a chill. It happens. Nothing to be done other than rest, take paracetamol.

Bramblecrumble22 · 15/12/2023 16:23

Take paracetamol, just not ibuprofen. I probably wouldn't even call GP, might mention it to the midwife at the booking appointment. It's only a very mild fever at 38.2. I had a fever at around 5-8 weeks too, then COVID (no fever) a few weeks after that and my baby was fine and born healthy.

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Utopiachaser · 15/12/2023 16:25

Thanks everyone. I caught it from my daughter, I think it's the flu. Cough, sore throat, runny nose and general aches and pains. Just came on suddenly a few hours ago.

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Olika · 15/12/2023 16:33

Paracetamol is fine to take

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