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May 7, 2022 · 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. Depending on what's causing a fever, other fever signs and symptoms may include: Sweating; Chills and shivering; Headache; Muscle aches
May 22, 2023 · 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)
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Dec 24, 2022 · The reality is that "normal" body temperature can fall within a wide range, from 97 F to 99 F. See how to take your temperature the right way today.
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Jun 16, 2022 · Normal body temperature ranges 97.5-98.9°F. Anything above 100.9 (100.4 for children) constitutes a fever. Use our body temperature charts and learn how to break a fever.
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).
