Fever

Is this your child's symptom?

  • Fever is a body temperature above normal
  • If fever is the only symptom, use this guide. For fever with other symptoms, use those guides.
  • Your child has a true fever if:
  • Rectal (Bottom), Ear or Forehead temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher
  • Oral (Mouth) temperature: 100° F (37.8° C) or higher
  • Under the arm (Armpit) temperature: 99° F (37.2° C) or higher
  • Caution: ear temperatures are not accurate before 6 months of age
  • Caution: forehead temperatures must be digital. Forehead strips are not accurate.
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