Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My 2 year old has a temp of 98.9 under his arm. do i add a degree? he has had a temp on and off since yesterday.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: 98.9 axillary temp is normal. Even if you did add a degree, it's still not a fever. Fever is a temperature above 100.4 F. As in most cases of fever, it's not about the temp "number" but instead how the child feels/acts. Fever reducing meds are used for comfort, not to make the number get lower. Always check with your doc before giving fever reducer so you give the right dose.
Answered 3/13/2015
3.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
5 year old son woke up with hives all over his body (arms, abdomen, back, buttocks, legs, feet, hands, ears, neck, face) yesterday (monday) morning. i?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
What does it mean when a 67 year old male finds two all lumps under his arm? It does hurt to the touch
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Chest pain and heaviness been for week, yesterday got worse, feeling of heaviness in lt arm. 28 years old?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Two year old son has red bumps on arm..Two on tummy yesterdat. Not bothering him.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My two year old used her brother`s antiperspirant beneath her arm twice, She is now getting a bad odor in the armpit area. What can i do?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Hi my 6 year old had a blister in her neck and later i saw on her back two and one on her leg and arm and its very itchy docter said yesterday not CP
My 5 year old had a temp of 101.3 taken under the arm tonight should I call her doctor tomorrow?
My 2 year old has a fever since yesterday and tonsillitis. Today he started getting a rash, he does not want to eat and drinks very little. Also tired the whole time. The rash is on his legs, arms and back. What could be the problem?
My 2 year old started with a fever yesterday afternoon. No other symptoms aside from fever, being cold and sensitive body/skin.. the ear thermometer says 36.5, under the arm thermometer says 38.5... not sure if the ear one is broken ?
My 2 year old has 104 temp under arm and very lethargic, no other symptoms however, and doctor checked ears nose and lungs. What could cause this?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
