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When to give a fever reducer? (Tylenol, etc.)

SarafussSarafuss member
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We were at a wedding over the weekend and we stayed with a friend.  Her 16 month old ended up with a 103 degree fever on Saturday.  (I'm not sure if she caught a virus or what caused the fever). 

I asked my friend who watches DS to take his temp today (to monitor him just in case he caught what she had).  His rectal temp was 99.4.  I know you are supposed to call the pedi if he had a temp of 100.4 or higher.  But when do you give Tylenol?  Before it gets to 100.4?  Or is 99.4 considered normal for a 2 month old? 

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Re: When to give a fever reducer? (Tylenol, etc.)

  • supernedsuperned member
    For a newborn that young, I would call the pedi for any fever at all, or even a suspected fever.
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    imagesuperned:
    For a newborn that young, I would call the pedi for any fever at all, or even a suspected fever.
    This, although DD has always run about 99 even when she's not sick. I would definitely check in with the pedi though (I think our pedi had said any fever when DD was under 4 months warranted a call)
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  • gymnst1013gymnst1013 member

    My pedi said to call if 100.4 or higher.  I would not give Tylenol unless it got that high and I would probably OK it with the pedi first.  Of course, I don't like to give meds if it can be helped.

    FWIW, N's temp is always right around 99.2.  I wouldn't worry about a 99.4 temp.

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  • SarafussSarafuss member

    I haven't taken his temp before this to know what his normal is.  I feel terrible that I should have been doing this!  I might call anyway, it can't hurt.  I should know what their position is on giving Tylenol anyway.  Thanks ladies!

    Married 9/19/09
    Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
    TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
    TTC#1  starting Nov. 2009
    3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
    TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 
    TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks 
    Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15.  Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15.  Forever in our hearts.
    TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
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  • gymnst1013gymnst1013 member
    imageSarafuss:

    I haven't taken his temp before this to know what his normal is.  I feel terrible that I should have been doing this!  I might call anyway, it can't hurt.  I should know what their position is on giving Tylenol anyway.  Thanks ladies!

    I don't think you are terrible for not taking his temp.  The ONLY reason we know is because MH bought a new therm and he was playing with it.  My pedi said there is no reason to take his temp unless you suspect he isn't feeling well.  And yes, it certainly can't hurt to call.

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