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      • Normal adult body temperatures actually range from 97 to 99 F. Plus, there's some evidence to suggest normal temperature has decreased over time and is closer to 97.9 F.
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  2. Check if you have a high temperature. You may have a high temperature if: your chest or back feel hotter than usual. you have other symptoms, such as shivering (chills), sweating or warm, red skin (this may be harder to see on black or brown skin) a thermometer says your temperature is 38C or above.

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  3. Apr 23, 2024 · A normal temperature for adults is in the range of 97 F to 99 F, and for children it is 95.9 F to 99.5 F. Higher temperatures than these are fevers and are caused by the body fighting...

  4. Jul 18, 2024 · A fever is usually a high temperature of 37.8C or above. You may feel warm, cold or shivery. Find out more about fever symptoms in adults, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.

  5. Normal body temperature is different for everyone and changes during the day. However, body temperature is normally around 37C. A temperature of 38C or more is usually considered a high temperature (fever) and 35C or less is usually considered a very temperature.

    • What Causes A Fever?
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    • Fever in Children

    A fever is your body’s natural response to many common illnesses such as: 1. flu 2. tonsillitis 3. kidney or urinary tract infections (UTIs) Fever helps your body fight infections by stimulating your immune system (your body’s natural defence). By increasing your body’s temperature, a fever makes it harder for the bacteria and viruses that cause in...

    Treating a fever

    Most fevers will improve on their own in a few days. However, there are a number of things you can do to help the uncomfortable feelings associated with a fever.

    Fever affects people of all ages, however it often affects babies and younger children in response to minor illnesses such as: 1. coughs 2. colds Find out more aboutfever in children.

  6. Sep 8, 2024 · The average body temperature, taken with a digital thermometer in your mouth (oral temperature), is 37°C (98.6°F), but anywhere between 36.5°C (97.7°F) and 37.2°C (98.96°F) is considered normal. Armpit temperatures tend to be 0.2°C to 0.3°C lower than this. What causes a fever?

  7. Although many people worry that fever can cause harm, the typical temporary elevations in body temperature ranging from 100.4° to 104° F (38° to 40° C) caused by most short-lived (acute) infections are well-tolerated by healthy adults.

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