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A normal temperature in babies and children can vary slightly from child to child. A high temperature is 38C or more. If your child has a high temperature, they might: feel hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest; feel sweaty; look or feel unwell; have a seizure or fit, called a febrile seizure; Use a digital thermometer, which you ...
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A normal temperature in babies and children is about 36.4C,...
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A normal temperature in babies and children is about 36.4C, but this can vary slightly. A high temperature or fever is usually considered to be a temperature of 38C or above. Your baby may have a high temperature if they: feel hotter than usual to touch on their back or chest. feel sweaty or clammy. have flushed cheeks.
Jan 8, 2024 · Information and helpful advice on dealing with fever or a high temperature in children. Fever is extremely common in children and usually suggests that your child has an infection.
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A “normal” body temperatureis 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or 37 degrees Celsius, but that doesn’t mean you have to hit the panic button if your child’s temperature inches above that. Everyone’s temperature will vary a little throughout the day. It can also differ by age, activity level and other factors. The type of thermometer you use will change the...
A fever may be a sign that your child is fighting an infection from the common cold, flu, ear infection, stomach bug or a urinary tract infection (UTI). It can be challenging to spot certain symptoms in your baby or child. But your child may also experience the following symptoms if they have a fever: 1. Chills. 2. Body aches. 3. Headaches. 4. Eara...
Now for the important question: When shouldyou be worried about your baby’s fever? Do you know when to take a toddler to the ER for a fever? Call your doctor in these cases: 1. Your infant under 3 months has a fever: Fevers may be your infant’s only response to a serious illness. Especially in newborns, a low temperature can also be a sign of serio...
A normal body temperature for babies and children is about 36.4 degrees C, though this varies a little from child to child. A healthy body temperature can also fluctuate slightly throughout the day, and toddlers who are teething often have a temperature that's about 0.5 degrees C higher than usual.
It's really important that you measure your child's temperature accurately - you should use a digital thermometer (under the the armpit (axillary) for children 5 years and younger, and in the mouth for children over 5 years of age).
Normal body temperature is higher in preschool-aged children and highest at about 18 to 24 months of age. However, despite these variations, most doctors define fever as a temperature of 100.4° F (about 38° C) or higher when measured with a rectal thermometer (see How to Take A Child's Temperature).
