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Mom of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

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98.6 in underarm in digital thermometer considered as fever or not?

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. you had add one degree extra for this so the temperature is 99.6 it is mild fever Fever in the baby is because of the response of the body to any foreign infection there will be rise of temperature to fight against the infection treat the baby with paracetamol only if the temperature is more than hundred degrees Fahrenheit

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