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Mom of a 4 yr 11 m old boy3 years ago

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hello Dr just now my baby slept and I feel like her head is lit hot so I checked through thermometer in armpit it's 98.9 so he had fever or not can u please tell me

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. 98.1 F is not fever.. Normally child head is more hot than body according to body surface area in children keep room well ventilated.. pluse always offer sufficient amount of fluids.

PriyaDharshiniMom of a 3 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago

A. If the temperature reaches 99 and above it's considered as fever. Take a wet cloth and keep it in the forehead for a while. It helps to reduce the temperature.

PriyaDharshiniMom of a 3 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago

A. Mam I also faced this many times. I think above 98 only is considered has fever in babies. So keep monitoring. If the temperature goes high and baby is behaving cranky or looked disturbed. Give paracetamol as prescribed by your doctor earlier. Above 102 take to the hospital. Hope this helps you.

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