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My norm temp is 97.9. took it today after taking my sons & got 99.4. at other points today it was 98.8 & 99.1. not sick, but head congested.concerned?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not particularly: The normal human body temperature fluctuates during the day based on metabolic activity. It is often at it's lowest after deep sleep (4AM for many) and highest in mid afternoon. A range of 97.1 to 99.5 is common in normal uninfected people. Could you be in the early stages of an illness ? Sure, but it could also be normal.

Answered 7/2/2018

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A member asked:

My norm temp is 97.9. took it today after taking my sons & got 99.4. at other points today it was 98.8 & 99.1. not sick, but head congested.concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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