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