1yo with temp of 39.4

[Snoopea]

Take him to your doctor, my son had a 39.8 degree temperature and it turned out to be tonsillitis, on his first birthday of all days to happen. Best to get him checked out, just to be on the safe side.

[Kitt3n]

I hope this helps:

Body temperature of 36-37C: Normal body temperature of babies and children.

Body temperature of above 37C: Can indicate fever in babies and young children; at this temperature monitoring is required but it is not harmful.

Body temperature of 36-38 C: Normal body temperature of adults.

Body temperature of 39C or above: Indicates fever in babies and children. Requires medical attention.

Body temperature of 40C or above: Indicates fever in adults and children. This temperature can be very dangerous; medical attention is required.

Rashes

Chickenpox: A rash of small blisters is the main symptom. The disease is usually more serious in adults. A doctor should be consulted; itching can be relieved by applying calamine lotion.

Measles: The main symptom is a red mottled-and-blotchy rash. It can occur after immunisation. Call the doctor within 24 hours.

Meningitis: The main warning sign is a non-fading rash consisting of dark red and purple blotches that do not disappear when a glass tumbler is pressed against them. It may also be accompanied by vomiting. Call an ambulance immediately.

[Mother Goose]

Hey Chicky,

You said you got his script filled - is he already sick? The fever could be related to that. Keep in mind that a fever on it's own is nothing to be concerned about as it is the body's way of fighting whatever is happening. Even that high. If it doesn't come down after two consecutive doses of panadol (so that is 8 hours because you have to give it 4 hourly), then seek medical attention. If he is not easily rouasble (easy to wake up), go straight to the hospital. Vomiting is not uncommon with a fever - the body is doing whatever it can to cool down. Keeping hydration up if very important because he will be sweating (and also if he's vomiting) you need to replace what he is excreting. He should still be having wet nappies - if he then he isn't getting enough fluid. If he won't take the hydralight then try diluted cordial or lemonade... anything he will take.
If he has a rash, consider where it is and what it looks like. Rashes are caused by many things including heat (which can be a fever) but feel free to get it checked out. THe pharmacist would be able to tell you if it is a simple heat rash.
A tepid bath is a great way to cool him down if he is struggling. Yes, a COLD bath can cause a convulsion if you go from one extreme to the other (if the temp is very high and the water is very very cold, you drop the temp too quickly). A tepid bath is fine. You can pop him infront of a fan but not if he is wet (will cause shivering which will increase the temp).

Anyway, HTH and keep up the good work.

Love MG

[Kitt3n]

In my St Johns Ambulance first aid for kids course we were told not to put them in a bath at all - just to wipe them over with a damp facewasher. Not even in tepid water.

[Mother Goose]

In my St Johns Ambulance first aid for kids course we were told not to put them in a bath at all - just to wipe them over with a damp facewasher. Not even in tepid water.

Yeah - I used to teach that course. There is a lot of contradictory advice between First Aid and Health Care professionals. I wouldn't hesitate to pop a child into a tepid bath if they had a fever but you have to do what you're comfortable with.

Jen - you sound really worried hon. Instead of stressing over it, call the dr and make an appointment for this afternoon. If he picks up you can cancel it, otherwise you have an appointment to get him checked. If you leave it until later you might not get an appointment for today. Better to get some peace of mind that stress about it.

Hang in their gorg. I'm off to bed - I'm on nights - YUCK!

MG

[MrsBump]

His temp is 39.1 after nurofen. i gave that to him a while ago. before i left for the ECHN. She said if he gets no better by tonight to call an ambo, if he gets worse before then call one anyways. She also said he is teething (which i knew) and said it can cause fever but honestly i dont see it causing this much drama. She said if im not happy with the service in the illawarra than go to randwick childrens hospital.

[MrsBump]

I have just been wiping him down with a cool washer, not putting him in baths, got all doors and windows open and put the fan on him when he is sleeping.

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Mother Goose is a nurse

[MrsBump]

Thanks MG I am worried only coz of the hosp stint we did in nov for the same thing. He seems to be stable at the moment, i took him to the drs yesterday and tuesday both with the same outcome and with different drs! So i will keep a close eye on him and see how he goes and if he gets worse i will take him straight to the hospital.

Thanks for your help also Kitten. And to everyone else. Just stressing as i am a stress head mum. (i know its not too bad to stress its every mothers job).

[Lisa]

Jenni,
I hope your DS is feeling better soon. Big hugs to you both... we have all been ill here over the last few weeks, so I know what it is like to be a stressed out mum with ill children.
All the best

[Mother Goose]

Mother Goose is a nurse

I gather someone was asking my credentials... I am currently a Registered Nurse (Div 1) in Victoria and before that I was an Ambo. I have a total of roughly 8 years (give or take) experience.

Jen, how is he? Did you end up back at the Dr? what did they say? I know you're worried hon, it is awful when they're sick. Hope he picks up soon.

MG

[MrsBump]

He is still not much better, he picks up for a few hours and then hits bottom again. I thought the vomiting might be temp related, as he only does it when he is roasting, last night he got a bout of dihorrea, nothing yet this morning so i think it may be turning into gastro.... (me thinking the worst).
I will see how he goes today and if it comes to it will call the ambos!!

Thanks for all your help.. Oh not to mention Zhai has a horrendus cough and no other symptoms, where as Jett has everything else.. Wacco kids LOL