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What is considered as fever taken rectal in a 4 month old?

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100.4: Donna, a temperature of greater than 100.4F in a 4 month old is a fever. If your child is having fevers along with any other concerning symptoms, call your pediatrician. Hope this helps!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fever: Fever is defined as rectal temperature of greater than 100.4 F

Answered 8/17/2014

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Rectal temperature: of 100.4f is defined as fever. However a rise of 1 degree in child with symptoms should be considered fever

Answered 6/4/2017

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