I took my 5 year old son's temp under the arm. It was 102.8. Now I know you are supposed to add a degree. My question is do I add a degree to the 2 or 8?
I think he may have strep throat. He has thrown up all night and has a sore throat.
2007-01-28 06:37:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
103.8 is his current temp
Have you given him Ibuprofen or Tylenol? You can rotate the two. Also a lukewarm bath. My kids don't like the bath, so I wipe them down with a lukewarm wash rag.
How long has he been running a fever? Possibly strep. Don't panic.
Call the doctor or afterhours number at your Pediatrician's office, leave a detailed message about the vomitting and sore throat and the exact time that the fever started. Wait for the doctor to call you back.
You can give your son the Ibuprofen or Tylenol while you wait for the doctors call (unless he is allergic) and that way the meds will start working to bring down his fever.
The doctor may want you to take him to the ER or he may want you to wait until tomorrow. Saying a prayer for your little one. IT is hard when our babies are sick.
He will be fine. Keep a close eye on that fever.
2007-01-28 06:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told to add a degree under the arm, so you would add it to the 2. You should probably call your doctor or you may have to take him to the ER. Strep is very dangerous and that's a high fever. Definately give him some Tylenol. My doc told me to alternate Tylenol and Motrin as it's less harsh on the liver.
2007-01-28 14:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add a degree; 103.8. But even 102.8 is a good reason to bring him to the doctor in the morning or to emergency if it gets much higher AND a fever reducer doesn't bring it down.
2007-01-28 14:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by Karrose 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone calm down--our kids have had fevers up to 105, and the doctor insists the only concern is if it remains that high for a long time or causes seizures--which are scary but not harmful. The best immediate thing to do for a higher fever like that, according to our pediatrician, is to strip your son down to his underwear, put a light blanket or sheet over him and carry him out and sit on the back porch or stand in the (cold) garage. You shouldn't take him outside if it's below freezing or really windy. After a few minutes the fever should start coming down. Our pediatrician assured us it's no different than taking them to the emergency room, where they'll pack them on ice. It's worked every time for us (except in summer, obviously!). It's usually for only 15 minutes or so. After you get it to come down, try to keep him as undressed/uncovered as possible to keep the fever down---we've even opened our kids windows a bit in winter to cool their room when they have fevers. It's a myth that the cold makes them sicker.
(Just realized I don't know where you are--I'm in the very cold Midwest. It probably needs to be below 50 degrees for this method to work.)
2007-01-28 15:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by karen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are supposed to add a degree to the 2...either way that is a very very high temperature and you should call his doctor! Strep throat usually does not bring temperatures that high!
2007-01-28 14:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by Claire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that would mean he has a temp of 103.8 that is pretty high . I would get him in to the Dr as soon as possible. You will probably want to call urgent care and ask if he needs to go into see them now or if you can wait for a reg Dr appt. I would think he would need to be seen immediately.
2007-01-28 14:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by marsha151 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a high temp for a 5 year old.
Call the doc immediatley.
2007-01-28 14:46:53 · answer #7 · answered by phamy76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add to the 2! Take him to urgent care immediatley!
2007-01-28 14:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by jacksonblonde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋