Is there any point in knowing the temperature of a fever?

[believer11]

Emerald, I gotta tell you that I've been reading your posts and admiring your 'signature' for a long time now. That's such a good one! I think I've seen you on the Baker Creek forum, too? There's so many cool people on these places, I've learned a great deal - and feel right at home when I read Scripture verses or slogans about caring for the important things (like family, friends and our animals)!

 

[Mattemma]

I like to know the temp so if it is getting into 104 I can reduce it,but I won't constantly dose.

I rarely reduce fevers since they are the *ovens* cooking the germs,but I will if it gets way too high or the child is very uncomfortable.

Sometimes a lower temp but *off* behavior can be more serious than a child acting normal with a very high temp.

I will admit I get scared when the temps are high. I keep a log of everything in case we need to see a doctor,which thankfully has been rare.

And thankfully most are OTC meds expire before we ever even think to use them.A waste,but I would rather have something on hand just in case. I hate taking sick kids to the store for meds/drinks.

 

[Beekissed]

I rarely reduce fevers since they are the *ovens* cooking the germs,but I will if it gets way too high or the child is very uncomfortable.

Same here. High core temps speed white blood cells to the origin of invasion...I don't like hindering that little process.