104.2 Fever

reynah

Colten woke up with a fever this morning of 104.2. I gave him some Tylenol and he was VERY fussy. He couldn't get comfortable, he was very sqirmy, and he refused anything to drink.

His fever has gone down and I called the doc, but of course, I haven't heard back yet. 

You would think I would know the answer to this, but do you think I should go ahead and take him to the doctor? I mean, 104.2 is an extremely high fever.

Oh, and he had the regular flu shot on Wed morning. He has had the flu shot before with no reaction, but I'm wondering if this has anything to do with his fever. On the other hand, I wouldn't think it would cause one that high.

reynah

Oh, and one other thing. He has already had H1N1, so I doubt it's that.

Sahara6971

I have no advice but I just wanted to say sorry. It is so hard when they are sick

MichelleWP

Hopefully you'll hear back soon, but I would just watch him, if he seems really sick (lethargic, etc) I would bring him in right away. My daughter runs 105-105.4 every once in awhile and generally they just have me watch her, alternating motrin and tylenol. 

amiamish

If the fever is still up, strip him down to his diaper and put cool (not cold) rags on his head, back of neck, under arms, and feet. (rotate it to those places, not all at once). Just keep an eye on him. I hope he feels better soon!

ETA-- Oh, I see in your post it says his fever IS down.

ValAndRyan

A nice cool bath can also help. I hope he feels better!