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Whats a kids temp meant to be?
For children, a normal temperature is actually considered to be around 36.4°C (97.4°F). Generally a fever is considered a temperature higher than 37.5°C (99.5°F), but since what is normal can vary, what is actually a fever can be different from person to person.
What does it mean if you have a low temperature?
Low body temperature (hypothermia) occurs when heat loss from the body is higher than heat produced in the body. It is most commonly caused by exposure to cold-weather conditions or cold water. Conditions that can cause hypothermia include: Wearing clothes that fail to keep you warm in cold conditions.
How do you take a child’s temperature?
Place the tip of the thermometer under your child’s tongue toward the back of the mouth and ask your child to keep his or her lips closed. Remove the thermometer when it signals that it’s done and read the number. If your child has been eating or drinking, wait 15 minutes to take his or her temperature by mouth.
What is a normal temperature for a 7 year old?
The average normal body temperature taken orally is about 37°C (98.6°F). It usually rises during the day from a low of 36.5°C (97.7°F) in the morning to a high of 37.5°C (99.5°F) in the late afternoon.
What is a normal temperature for a 6 year old?
How to take your child’s temperature
| Age | Normal Oral Temperature | Fever |
|---|---|---|
| Children 5 years & up | 35.5°C – 37.5°C (95.9°F – 99.5°F) | 37.6°C (99.6°F) or higher |
Does a low temperature mean you are sick?
Low body temperature and illness. Certain illnesses, or incorrect temperature readings, could factor into why your thermometer reads 96°F (35.55°C), but you feel sick. Low body temperature could also be a symptom of a serious illness like hypothermia or sepsis, but you’d likely have severe symptoms.
What is a dangerously high temperature for a child?
Fevers above 104° F (40° C) are dangerous. They can cause brain damage.
What temperature does a child need to go to the hospital?
If his or her temperature is above 100.4 degrees, it is time to call us. For children ages three months to three years, call us if there is a fever of 102 degrees or higher. For all kids three years and older, a fever of 103 degrees or higher means it is time to call Pediatrics East.
What is the best medicine to give a child for fever?
Give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). If your child is age 6 months or older, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) is OK, too. Read the label carefully for proper dosage. Don’t give aspirin to an infant or toddler.
At what temperature should you go to the hospital for a child?
At what temperature do you take a child to the hospital?