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   What temperature is considered a fever?

   • While any temperature above your normal temperature range is considered a fever, there are different levels of fever severity: High-grade: 102.4 to 105.8 F (39.1 to 41 C). If you have a fever over 104°F (40°C), you should call your doctor. Seek medical help right away if you have a fever along with any of these symptoms:

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   What temperature is considered a low grade fever?

   • Although the classification can vary slightly, a fever under 102.2°F (39°C) as a rectal temperature reading is a low-grade fever. How to take a temperature correctly depends on the body site. One of the most common ways is with an oral thermometer. In addition, most doctors do not recommend using a glass or mercury thermometer.

   How to recognize a fever and when to seek help, for every age group

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   Is a fever a disease?

   • A fever is not a disease but typically means your body is fighting an infection. Bacteria and viruses that cause infections thrive in a normal body temperature. A fever results from your body trying to get rid of the invader by making your body an inhospitable environment for it.

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   Aug 21, 2023 · Most healthcare providers define a low-grade fever as a temperature between 99 degrees F (37.2 C) and 100.4 degrees F (38.0 C). A normal body temperature is typically described as 98.6 F (37 C) but can range from 97 F (36.1 C) to 99 F (37.2 C). A low-grade fever is often the first sign of an infection.

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   May 22, 2023 · Fever means a body temperature of 100.4° F (38°C) or higher. High fever in adults. While any temperature above your normal temperature range is considered a fever, there are different levels of fever severity: Low-grade: 99.1 to 100.4 F (37.3 to 38.0 C) Moderate-grade: 100.6 to 102.2 F (38.1 to 39.0 C) High-grade: 102.4 to 105.8 F (39.1 to 41 C).

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   Jun 29, 2021 · Generally speaking, a normal oral temperature for a resting, healthy adult is about 98.6°F (37°C). However, “normal” can vary based on age, race, and other factors. For instance, in an individual > 70 years old, a normal temp could be lower at 96.8°F (36°C).

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   May 7, 2022 · A temperature taken using a mouth thermometer (oral temperature) that's 100 F (37.8 C) or higher is generally considered to be a fever. Depending on what's causing a fever, other fever signs and symptoms may include: Sweating. Chills and shivering. Headache. Muscle aches. Loss of appetite. Irritability.

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   Feb 27, 2021 · Typically, any temperature over 100 o F (37.7 o C) is considered a fever. A fever involves a higher than normal body temperature. Most commonly, they develop due to the body trying...

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   Dec 24, 2022 · Despite the new research, doctors don’t consider you to have a fever until your temperature is at or above 100.4 F. But you can be sick if it’s lower than that.

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   Sep 17, 2019 · Your normal body temperature ranges from 97°F to 99°F (36.1°C to 37.2°C). You may have a fever if your temperature rises above this. Types of fevers. Adults typically have a fever if their...