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Temperature
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The boys have just had their first jabs and I was told to watch their temps. I have a small digi thermometer stick. Whats the best way to take their temp, like where? How often?
Also, what would be classed as high? When would you give Calpol?
Sorry for the silly questions!!
Gemma, Ryan and Alfie (8 + 3)
Also, what would be classed as high? When would you give Calpol?
Sorry for the silly questions!!
Gemma, Ryan and Alfie (8 + 3)
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With a digi thermometer I'd usually put it under the armpit until it beeps - they can squirm a bit when they're not used to it, but the digi ones are usually very good.
Hope they're okay - jabs are awful, poor things xxx
I agree with Poppygirl, under one arm is best if you can get them to keep their arm down for long enough! We have a strip thermometer that you just stick on their forehead for a few seconds.
After the first set of jabs where the girls had a meltdown about 2 hours after, I always gave them a half dose after their future jabs anyway to head off any temps/feeling groggy. Seemed to work OK for us.
In terms of frequency of taking temperature, maybe take it in a couple of hours time, before bed tonight and at any other time that they look flushed, feel warm or are generally not acting like themselves
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