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At what temperature does a newborn baby have a "fever"?
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100.4 F: If a newborn infants under a month of age has a temperature of 100.4 degrees f (or 38.0 degrees c), that is considered a fever. Babies under a month of age with a fever must be seen and evaluated right away. The best way to check for a fever is using a rectal thermometer. Oral, ear, and axillary (under the armpit) thermometers are not as accurate in a newborn baby.
Answered 12/13/2018
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100.4F or 38.0C: Fever in a newborn under 2 months of age is a medical emergency. Seek attention immediately.
Answered 1/5/2019
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