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By Meghan McCarthy. Image via Shutterstock. This article reviews what different experts say about children who have fevers but no other symptoms (yet). It pulls information from the American Academy of Pediatrics and several major children’s hospitals (see our sources below.)
- The higher the temperature, the more serious the illness. Truth: A high temperature may indicate a serious illness in teens and adults, but not always in children 12 and under.
- For true accuracy, only a rectal temperature will do. Truth: Taking a rectal temperature isn’t always necessary. Rectal temperatures are most accurate but don’t fret about getting one in older children, advises Dr. Klein.
- Ear and forehead thermometers are as accurate as digital thermometers. Truth: Tympanic (ear) and temporal (forehead) thermometers aren’t as reliable as digital multiuse thermometers.
- The only normal temperature is 98.6°F. Truth: 100°F may not be a fever. The well-known 98.6°, is a normal temperature taken by mouth. An underarm temperature may be about one degree lower.
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