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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 14:33

Not confusing at all, TanyaR, thanks so much! My next question is... to take her temp we use a thermometer that goes into her bottom. Are the thermometers that take temps in their ears just as accurate? Yes, and much easier for obsessing over the temperature. I mean, quickly checking every so often :) Great! Thanks so much, I'd much prefer to use the ear one as its so much easier! ;) My kids wll tell you that, if there is a slightest hint of a fever, I've got that thing in their ears constantly! So pleased I am not the only one!!! Am I obsessive?!?!?! Well, DS knows how to take his own... given he has only been the doctor 2 times for being unwell enough to warrant it .. although the paed has received a few more texts than that!!

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:52

Not confusing at all, TanyaR, thanks so much! My next question is... to take her temp we use a thermometer that goes into her bottom. Are the thermometers that take temps in their ears just as accurate? Yes, and much easier for obsessing over the temperature. I mean, quickly checking every so often :) Great! Thanks so much, I'd much prefer to use the ear one as its so much easier! ;) My kids wll tell you that, if there is a slightest hint of a fever, I've got that thing in their ears constantly!

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:50

Not confusing at all, TanyaR, thanks so much! My next question is... to take her temp we use a thermometer that goes into her bottom. Are the thermometers that take temps in their ears just as accurate? Yes, and much easier for obsessing over the temperature. I mean, quickly checking every so often :) Great! Thanks so much, I'd much prefer to use the ear one as its so much easier! ;)

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:46

Not confusing at all, TanyaR, thanks so much! My next question is... to take her temp we use a thermometer that goes into her bottom. Are the thermometers that take temps in their ears just as accurate? Yes, and much easier for obsessing over the temperature. I mean, quickly checking every so often :)

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:44

Not confusing at all, TanyaR, thanks so much! My next question is... to take her temp we use a thermometer that goes into her bottom. Are the thermometers that take temps in their ears just as accurate?

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:18

Hi Shellly It does depend on the child a little bit, what their 'normal' temp is, and what other symptoms they are experiencing as well. DS's (2yrs) usual temp is 36.5 (I know this can vary a little in children). Up until 38 - I don't usually give him anything or worry too much, once he gets over the 38 mark, I regularly check (probably every 30 mins or so), by 38.5 I usually give him something, if it continued to climb after this and over the 39 mark, I would text his paed, and get advice. If he has a sore throat or cough, I know the cause, it is usually a viral infection, I am quite happy to keep him at home, give him his paracetamol suppository (he won't take oral pain relievers), and I just ensure he is still drinking (and has good urine output to go along with it). If he does have a cough, and it is green, and not clear running mucous, again I would take him to the paed, it is likely to be a bacterial infection that may require antibiotics. Basically if they have a temperature (but not to the extreme of the high 39's) for more than 3 days, I would take him in, even if we thought it was just a viral infection to be safe. Any sort of temperature accompanied with a rash, and I would take him straight away. Vomitting and diahhroea is something else I would get seen to very quickly (for concerns with dehydration)... HTH and isn't too confusing!

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:16

Thanks sweet sugar123, she's still smiling, chatting, playing, but not as active as normal and quite teary over nothing which is understandable and eating is 'ok'.

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:13

39. as a rule or high 38s. better safe than sorry. True, better safe than sorry. Hopefully tonight will see some improvement, will be watching her very closely. Thanks everyone!

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:12

My paed always says if the child is active, still playing, eating etc, then there is usually not too much cause for concern and to just keep giving the meds to get the fever under control or to of course sponge her down with tepid water. If 24 hours passed and she has not improved I would take her for a check up though. Sometimes the fever indicates the start of something so if the dr sees her too early they may not be able to pick it up but you also dont want it to go too far before they check her, so 24 hours should be a good timeframe.

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:12

She's had a runny nose off and on the last couple days and yesterday morning, out with friends, she was just off form, extra clingy and quite teary on and off so I knew something was up. No rash, cough, diarreah... Will see how she goes tonight and if she gets worse or temps rise very high will take her to hospital. Thanks!

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:09

39. as a rule or high 38s. better safe than sorry.

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:07

Thanks! She is 15 months old and last night's temp was 38C, gave panadol and she slept right through, then at 6am she woke up and was quite upset, temp was in the high 37's, gave more panadol and went back to bed. She was in pretty good spirits throughout the morning and is now sleeping but I'm thinking tonight her temp will more than likely rise again. I'm not too concerned right now, just want to be prepared with a plan should her temps rise even more...

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:06

For me it would depend on other symptoms, and how long the fever had been present. Fever alone, for the first day i would Calpol and monitor (Under 39), but accompanied by anything else, (rash/vomiting/diarreah/lethargy) i would be making an appointment and depending on the severity, going to hospital. The Seattle Chrildrens hospital website has a good table of what too look for and when you should be jumping in the car... http://www.seattlechildrens.org/medical-conditions/symptom-index/fever/ <em>edited by Kelly_C on 18/01/2012</em>

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:05

38-40 degrees would justify calpol or any other fever reducing meds. If it is consistently above 39 degrees for about 24 hours, meaning it comes and goes very 3-4 hours once the meds have worked through the system, I would consider taking them to the doctor. Depends on your child really. 38 degrees does not overly concern me with my DD as she gets high temps quickly. DS is usually hovering at 36 degrees even when he's sick so when he goes above 38 degrees I am concerned.

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:01

Hello How old is your little one Under 3 months 38C or 100.4 Over 3 months 38.8C 102 Have you tried Calpol/Cold compress etc :-)

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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 12:51

Hi Mums, With regards to toddlers with high temps, what would you consider a high enough temp to take your baby to the hospital/doctor? Thanks!

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