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My baby is 4 months old... She is having body temperature 98.8... is it normal or she is having fever...
What is the normal range of body temperature...and wht is considered as fever...
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Yes this is normal temp.
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>=100°F is fever & warranting antipyretics
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It is normal. But u monitor it. Above 99.4 F is fever..
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
Any temperature above 100 F is fever in babies
Always measures temperature in armpits only.
No need to give any fever medicine if fever is below 100 F.
If asociated complaints like cough, cold, loose motion
Treat that accordingly as per ur pediatricians advice.
Keep ur baby well hydrated.
Baby should pass minimum urine 6-8 times per day.
Visit ur pediatrician once.
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Dr. Manjeet
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Mohali
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This is normal, not fever
A rectal temperature of >38 *C or 100.4 *F is defined as fever
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