Temp when to worry

[RainbowBrite]

My 3.5yr old DD was not well this afternoon and her temp shot up to 39.2° when taken under her arm, I gave neurofen and she went to bed.
An hour later her temp is still 38.5°...it is not coming down much.
I have sponged her head, light clothing and blankets but not much is making a difference.
When should I worry?

[Catastrophic]

Lots of people will say different things... I would be a little concerned and keep a close eye on her with a temp like that... (and definitely take her to the Dr's tomorrow, if not sooner, if required)

*Hope she gets better soon*

[Traveller]

It's important to take temperature as just one of many symptoms to consider. Personally I would worry if her temperature was 40 and was not responding to medication, but if she seemed very distressed then I would worry a lot sooner.

[Me+him+bub]

childrens temps can go a bit higher than adult temps before drs will worry, my son had 39.4 and the GP didnt have a reaction at all!, just keep an eye on her, maybe ring 1300 Health? sorry I am not a paeds nurse!

[RainbowBrite]

Thanks.
I am going to give her some panadol in 10min so hopefully that should bring it down further.
Stress of being a mum

[kelebek]

at a temp like that, that didn't seem to be coming down, I would be keeping an eye on it and even call your local hospital or there is a 1300#. yes... the joys...

[HotI]

Kids health info for parents

one of the other BB girls directed me to this factsheet that i found useful when my little one was sick. hope DD feels better soon