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   What is a normal body temperature and a fever?

   • A fever is when your body temperature is higher than normal. Most healthcare providers consider a fever to be at 100.4 or higher. This article reviews normal human body temperature and fever based on age, how it varies with measurement methods, symptoms, at-home fever treatment, and when to call a healthcare provider.

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   Can a high temperature cause a fever?

   • You may have a fever if your temperature rises above this. Adults typically have a fever if their body temperature increases to 100.4°F (38°C). This is called a low grade fever. A high grade fever happens when your body temperature is 103°F (39.4°C) or above. Most fevers usually go away by themselves after 1 to 3 days.

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   Is a fever a sign of a serious illness?

   • In adults a fever is not usually serious or life-threatening. However, sometimes a fever in adults can be a warning signal that something is not right. A high or persistent fever might be a sign of a serious health condition. What is a fever? A fever is normally a short-term rise in temperature that helps your body get rid of illness.

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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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   Dec 24, 2022 · 4 min read. You probably always heard that the average human body temperature is 98.6 F. But the reality is that a "normal" body temperature can fall within a wide range, from 97 F to 99 F....

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   May 7, 2022 · Symptoms. Body temperatures vary slightly from person to person and at different times of day. The average temperature has traditionally been defined as 98.6 F (37 C). 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.

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   Apr 30, 2024 · For adults and older children. The typical body temperature range for people ages 11 to 65 is 97.6 F (36.4 C) to 99.6 F (37.6 C). For older adults. The typical body temperature range for people older than 65 is 96.4 F (35.8 C) to 98.5 F (36.9 C). What makes your body temperature rise?

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   Mar 26, 2024 · 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. Your temperature can fluctuate and vary based on your age and the method used to measure your temperature. A fever is when your body temperature is higher than normal.

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   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. (Photo Credit: E+ / Getty Images) Different Ways to Measure Body...

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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...