Baby has a temperature

How long would you wait before going to the GP when baby has a high temperature? Being controlled with calpol but on day 3 at the moment.
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They usually say a week unless it's very high and not coming down with Calpol x

5 days if calpol is helping and no other concerning signs. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/fever-in-children/

I found this really helpful https://www.nth.nhs.uk/resources/how-to-recognise-if-your-child-is-seriously-ill/

Check the label on the calpol bottle - pretty sure it says to see a doctor if still using it after 3 days.

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