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A 30-year-old female asked about a female:

9mo registered 96f rectal temp using two thermometers. is there something wrong? she has been acting normal but had fever yesterday.

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Dr. Shalini Sethi
Dr. Shalini Sethianswered
Pediatrics 23 years experience
No : normal body temperature ranges . If she is acting fine don't worry .
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Dr. Tanya Russo
Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
A little low: A rectal temp of 96 in an infant is a bit on the low side. Although infections typically present with HIGH temperature, some present with a LOW one. This situation is unlikely in the face of a well appearing child, but a trip to the pediatrician for reassurance wouldn't be a bad idea.
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