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Is a temp of 99.5 in the afternoon considered a fever in adults?

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Dr. Jefferson Svengsouk answered

Fever Temperature: While any elevation in temperature above average is technically a fever, a fever is often not considered medically significant until at least 100.4 degrees.

Dr Rochester agreed

Answered 4/27/2020

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A member asked:

Is a temp of 99.5 in the afternoon considered a fever in adults?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jefferson Svengsouk answered

Dr Rochester agreed

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