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A member asked:

My son has a 100.6 temperature! is that high even for a fever?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

No: It's considered low-grade.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not at all: Most of us would consider it barely above normal. Now 106 would be a high fever in anyone at any age.

Answered 5/10/2017

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