Fever in infant

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Fever in infant

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Wat is normally a fever temperature for an baby aged 4 1/2month old.what should the temperature of body be actually

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Below 99°F

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Dr. Manoj I. J. Pediatrician 19 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Manoj I. J.

Pediatrician 19 yrs exp Bangalore

The normal body rectal temperature for a healthy infant is 97-100.3 degrees F. Why rectal: because the rectal temperature is least affected by external factors, & hence most reliable/consistent (although with more attendant risk of measuring) American Academy of Pediatrics suggests doctor assessment if a baby between 3-6 months old has a fever over 101 degrees F (38.3 degrees C) or higher, or is older than 6 months and has a temperature of 103 degrees F (39.4 degrees C) or higher -& has symptoms such as a loss of appetite, cough, signs of an earache, unusual fussiness or sleepiness, or vomiting or diarrhea.

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temperature rises by late afternoon to early evening & falls by midnight to early morning, which is normal diurnal rhythm.