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My 8 year old Grandson has had a runny cold for a couple of days. he went really off it this afternoon. Tempreture 38.5 6 Plus Calpol given but after two and a half hours Temp had gone up to 39.2. Is still the same now, but cannot have anything for another hour. I have told Daughter to sponge him down all over with Cold flannel. He is now saying he is freezing cold and keeps pulling duvet up over him.. this tells me his temp is still rising. You usually go all hot and sweaty when temp is dropping. I have told her to call Dr or at least NHD Direct for advise. If Bryan is about can he tell me what he would do. Thanks Jenny. *********** Tempreture now going down after advise to give Calpol and Ibuprophen. Sorry spelling. If no better during the night or in the morning and temp goes back up to 39.5 to take him straight to hospital. Thanks for all your advise and concern.

Jenny try emailing Bryan, you are doing everything I would do in this situation is the child floppy or delirious? xxhugxx

When doing 911 calls we always submerged patient in room temperature (not cold) water to help bring fever down..... Judy

I think it would be a good idea to keep this right at the top of the page for a while so that Bryan might see it.

you gave the correct advice - ring NHS direct or, if you're worried, take to A&E - they always prioritise kids

He is just complaining that his head hurts. and cannot breath through his nose. Think I should get her to ring at least NHS Direct. Thanks jenny.

Yes I do agree Paul but did not want to put the wind up Jenny with a temp this high I think more is needed.

I'd take him to casualty Good luck Jenny

you need a doctors advice Jenny ,if the temperature goes up any higher take the child to the hospital.Fred.Ptfa&G&G&S.

Jenny ask if he can put his chin onto his chest, and does he want the lights turned off, and check for a rash!!!

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hi jenny, don't take any chances,phone NHS DIRECT. bryan.

jenny, spoke to hubby (paramedic), he advises to keep him sponged and at room temp. the temp will go up at night, give him more calpol or ibuprofen. when my boy then aged 2 years was in hospitial the doctors gave him 5 ml of calpol & 5ml of ibuprofen, combined together work a treat when battling with high temp. has he just got a head cold? bunged up nose, lethargic? any other symptoms? runs, sick? lynnxx

Nothing to add Jen, just get a doctor. You have already done all the things I would do. Bless him, hope is better soon. Deanna X

Just rang Daughter again, he has been very sick. They are ringing NHS now. Will keep you informed. Jenny.

Hi Jenny Like Deanna I've nothing to add that you've not already done or what has been advised. Just want to let you know I'm thinking about you and your grandson. Hope he gets better soon. Juliexx

Any of the other symptoms I asked about Jenny I am trying to get margaret on here her hubby is excellent.

just TO REPEAT. RING NHS DIRECT OR EMERGANCY DOC. Use tepid water, or lukewarm water. Using cold water will fool the body into warming up further. I echo advice and ask him to put his chin on his chest, or see if he is light sensitive. Any rash that may appear, treat it as serious, A meningitis type rash will not fade when a clear glass is pressed against it, again if in doubt ask a professional quickly. Hopefully as hes had a recent cold, It may be a virus. Please let us know how he is. Elaine x

Good luck Jenny

GET HIM TO A AND E AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Margaret xx