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Is everybodys normal temperature 98.6? when is the best time to determine mine? my temp. runs in 97.6.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No. : No. My normal temperature is the same as yours. Your temperature can vary depending on what time of day you take it. There is no right time to take it.

Answered 1/27/2013

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