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One month old daughter temperature
My one month old daughter has a temperature of 97.8 Fahrenheit axillary . Her body seems to be hot is this normal or should I do a rectal temperature check too.
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Dr. Amrita Shirude
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Pune
97.8 in axillary is not fever .. Baby's have their body warmer than us as their growth is going on... If temp is > 99.5 in axillary area then it is fever for Baby.. So Don't worry.. Continue exclusive breast feeding till 6 months of age
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