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Mom of a 3 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago
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My baby has a body temperature 98.6 is it normal or she has a fever

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profile image of Dr Vandan H KumarDr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. when you take the temperature in the armpit of the child with the help of a digital thermometer and if it is 100 f (37.7 c) or more then you considers it as fever or when you take the temperature in the oral cavity . of the childz and if it is 99 degree fahrenheit then you consider it as fever and then paracetamol is given. along with paracetamol continue body sponge and keep the child in light clothes.

profile image of RashmiRashmiMom of a 11 yr 2 m old girl3 years ago

A. 99°F or more than 99°F will be calculated as fever currently whatever temperature is that they Joe mentioning is absolutely normal body temperature for a child soon this case I would not suggest you to go ahead with giving any medicine to the baby mama

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