Infection

Went to the doctors yesterday because my little girls temperature was 38.4 and had a rash but gave her calpol before going to the doctors and they said it’s just a viral infection but took her temperature this morning and it’s still up at 38 what should I do

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it does bring it down but then within an hour and a half again she’s burning up but I strip her down to her nappy and still the same and she’s crying an awful lot more than usual

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Kids do get this type of thing every now and again, mostly we just ride it out like we would ourselves, for a few days, but being that she’s so young, if you feel worried at all, call 111. They get priority being babies, so shouldn’t have to wait long. That link I sent also says what is a 999 call, just in case.
Hope they’re feeling better soon!

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