temperature?

ESM354

So my DS was up a lot last night.  He usually sttn (I know I am lucky for that).  He just seemed super uncomfortable.  At first I thought it was his tummy (he has issues with constipation) but then I took him upstairs with me to check his diaper- he felt really warm so I took his temperature.  It was mild underarm it was 99.8 so I forget if you add 1 or add 2 to that.  Anyway, I gave him tylenol and half a bottle.  He sort of went back to sleep- waking every 20-30 min or so.  He did get his 2nd flu shot yesterday but I don't remember him having any kind of reaction to the first one.  He also might be teething.  I know with regular babies you don't worry about a fever until almost 102-103 degrees.  With preemies is it any different? TIA! The tylenol did seem to bring it down.

sail123

Our pedi told us to call if they got a fever of 100.6 or higher, unless they just had their shots, which would account for a fever. My guys are only 11 weeks old though so I think the number differs depending on age. 

I would imagine if he had his flu shot and the tylenol brought the temp down, he is fine but you may as well call your pedi to make sure.  

kaylaaimee

We were told anything under 101 was okay. Scarlette ran a fever of about 99.7 after her shots and it went away the next day.