Aw hun, its so worrying when they have a fever, esp when its their first one.

When DS had a fever, I called the nurses on call line and they told me the following:

- Underarm temperature is the same as mouth temperature (there was previously a whole thing about adding on half a degree to underarm temperature to get the true internal temp, but that's not "done" anymore!)
- A temperature in the 38-39 degree range is considered a 'beneficial fever' which is doing its job of killing the bug thats causing it. at 39.5 you should give panadol. (at 40.5 see a dr, at 41.5 be concerned).

I will give panadol to help DS rest and sleep, which I would think helps get rid of bugs just as much. But when he's awake I just try to do tepid washclothes and cool drinks etc to distract him if the fever isn't too high. But its super hard, I know- when they feel sick all you want to do is give them something to feel better!

Hope your little chicky feels better soon!