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Is A Temperature Of 98 Normal For A 6 Year Old Child?
Question: My 6 year old has a temperature 98.0 is that normal
When isit a fever
When isit a fever
Brief Answer:
That is normal. More than 99 axillary is fever requiring treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
98.0 is normal.
If you measure in the axilla more than 99.0 is fever requiring treatment.
Below 99.0 in axilla does not require any medication.
But if you are measuring in the ear or mouth or rectum the cutoff is 100.0.
Wishing youand your kid good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
That is normal. More than 99 axillary is fever requiring treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
98.0 is normal.
If you measure in the axilla more than 99.0 is fever requiring treatment.
Below 99.0 in axilla does not require any medication.
But if you are measuring in the ear or mouth or rectum the cutoff is 100.0.
Wishing youand your kid good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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