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1. www.webmd.com › covid › what-is-a-feverFevers and Normal Body Temperature: 98.6°F Is No ... - WebMD

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   Dec 24, 2022 · A fever is usually considered to be 100.4 F or higher, but it can vary depending on your age, health, and other factors. Learn how to take your temperature accurately and when to call a doctor for a fever or COVID-19 symptoms.

2. www.health.harvard.edu › treating-fever-in-adultsFever in adults: when to worry - Harvard Health

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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 ...

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   There are no strict guidelines for what temperature is a fever, because body temperature varies by person, time of day and method of measurement. But healthcare providers most often say a fever temperature is 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) when measured orally (by mouth).

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   What is a normal temperature for a fever?

   • Last updated on Jan 18, 2024. A fever is defined as a body temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher. Normal body temperature is usually 37°C (98.6°F), although it can be about a half degree Celsius higher or lower for some people and that’s normal for them. A fever occurs when your brain sets your body temperature higher than normal.

   What temperature is considered a fever? - Drugs.com

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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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   What temperature should a fever be measured by a thermometer?

   • But healthcare providers most often say a fever temperature is 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) when measured orally (by mouth). Rectal and ear thermometers typically measure temperatures at about 1.0 degrees F (0.6 degrees C) higher than oral thermometers.

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5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › feverFever - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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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.

6. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › fever-temperatureHow to recognize a fever and when to seek help, for every age ...

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   Feb 27, 2021 · When to seek help. Summary. The temperature that constitutes a fever varies by age and the method of taking it. Typically, any temperature over 100 o F (37.7 o C) is considered a fever....

7. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › feverFever | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Normal body temperature ranges from 97.5°F to 98.9°F (36.4°C to 37.2°C). It tends to be lower in the morning and higher in the evening. Most healthcare providers consider a fever to be 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. High fevers may bring on seizures or confusion in children.

8. www.drugs.com › medical-answers › temperatureWhat temperature is considered a fever? - Drugs.com

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Official answer. by Drugs.com. A fever is defined as a body temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher. Normal body temperature is usually 37°C (98.6°F), although it can be about a half degree Celsius higher or lower for some people and that’s normal for them. A fever occurs when your brain sets your body temperature higher than normal.