Question 1

what temperature is  considered a fever?

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100.4: For most medical purposes, doctors in all specialties define fever as a temperature above 100.4 f.

Question 2

what temperature is considered a fever in my baby?

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100.5 F or 37.9 C: Measured rectally, which is the most correct way to take temperature under 2 months or so.

Question 3

what temperature is considered a fever on an 11 month old?

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Fever: Clinically a feer is a temperature >101f.

Question 4

what temperature is considered a fever in a 1 year old baby?

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100.5: What is considered fever in babies is 100.5 and above.

Question 5

what oral temperature is considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

&gt;100.4 F/ 38C: The normal body temperature will fluctuate during the 24 hr day. The metabolism/activity influences the level detected. Those in a normal day/night pattern are often lower around 4-5 AM and higher 4-5PM .

Question 6

two questions: what axillary temperature is considered a fever in a newborn? what can cause extreme salivation in a 6 weeks old baby?

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100.4: A true fever is a temperature above 100.4. If your baby is under 8 weeks of age and appears to be ill, it is best to contact your pediatrician. Most accurate method of taking temp in an infant is rectally.  Re salivation, likely normal if baby is happy, eating well and healthy. If baby is sick, has a fever, call pediatrician ASAP

Question 7

is a temperature of 99.4 considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

Typically not: Usually fever is considered 100.5 or greater.

Question 8

is a temperature of 99.3f considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

100.4: A rectal temperature of 100.4 or higher is considered fever in an infant or child.  Most adult providers consider a similar oral temperature as fever in adults.  However, some people have somewhat lower body temperatures than usual when well, so a 2-3 degree increase over one's normal temperature could also be considered a fever.

Question 9

is a temperature of 37.9 c considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

Fever : any temp above 37 is fever. However, meaning ful fever is usually above 38

Question 10

how high of a temperature is considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

100.4: For most medical purposes, doctors in all specialties define fever as a temperature above 100.4 f.

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