A member asked:

What temperature is considered a fever in my baby?

16 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

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

Answered 5/1/2020

6.7k views

Thank

Over 100.4 rectal: Normal body temperature is a range-- it's not exactly 98.6. Over 100.4, measured rectally, is considered a fever.

Answered 9/28/2016

6.7k views

Thank

100.4 or above: A rectal temperature is the most accurate way to measure your baby's temperature.

Answered 4/21/2011

6.6k views

Thank

100.5 F or 38 C: There is no exact answer but in general a rectal temperature over 100.4 is considered a fever in infants.

Answered 8/26/2013

5k views

Thank

Fever: 100.4 taken by rectal thermometer is considered a fever (or 38 celcius - also rectal temp).

Answered 7/22/2013

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How to tell if an infant has a fever?

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Is 98.7 rectal temp a fever in an infant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Does teething in babies cause fever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What are the side effects of ibuprofen used in babies for fever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer