1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Understanding fever in kids. Measure it?

pediatrician-icon
Understanding fever in kids
My 14 month old son on and off has a temp of 98.8-99 in the armpit? Is this anything to worry abt? What is the ideal temp in armpit and how to measure it?
25 Views v

Answers (1)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Care AI Shimmer
Above 99.5°F
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Myth vs. Truth - Fever

Dr.Ashish M Narsana

Fever - How bad it is for our Body. Do's and Don'ts of Fever.Once at evening an anxious mother called me for her daughte ... Read more

Danger Signs - When Fever in Kids Can be More!

Dr. Sreedhar RS

Most of the commonly occurring fevers are not harmful and are commonly caused by seasonal virus. These fevers are self ... Read more

Tips to Avoid and Cure Cold - Fever Naturally

Dr.Manoj Madhukar Deshpande

Protect Yourself From THESE things To Avoid Cold-FlueIn cold and rainy season ,avoid cold drinks,cold food stuff, cold w ... Read more

Save Your Self From Fever

Dr Omkar Singh

As the monsoon season is coming and the dictum “Prevention is better than cure” has always been right, few precautions a ... Read more

My Child Has Fever! What to Do?

Dr. Sreedhar RS

Fever is one of the most commonly encountered problem in a child . It is really a testing time for the whole family to ... Read more

Fevers-Pyrexia of Unknown Origin--PUO

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

Day 1- Patient X has fever for a day in the range of 99-102 degree F. Symptoms are Shivering off an on but not wrapping ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Your child deserves the best

Your child deserves the best

Talk to expert pediatricians

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Myth vs. Truth - Fever

Dr.Ashish M Narsana

Fever - How bad it is for our Body. Do's and Don'ts of Fever.Once at evening an anxious mother called me for her daughte ... Read more

Danger Signs - When Fever in Kids Can be More!

Dr. Sreedhar RS

Most of the commonly occurring fevers are not harmful and are commonly caused by seasonal virus. These fevers are self ... Read more

Tips to Avoid and Cure Cold - Fever Naturally

Dr.Manoj Madhukar Deshpande

Protect Yourself From THESE things To Avoid Cold-FlueIn cold and rainy season ,avoid cold drinks,cold food stuff, cold w ... Read more

Save Your Self From Fever

Dr Omkar Singh

As the monsoon season is coming and the dictum “Prevention is better than cure” has always been right, few precautions a ... Read more

My Child Has Fever! What to Do?

Dr. Sreedhar RS

Fever is one of the most commonly encountered problem in a child . It is really a testing time for the whole family to ... Read more

Fevers-Pyrexia of Unknown Origin--PUO

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

Day 1- Patient X has fever for a day in the range of 99-102 degree F. Symptoms are Shivering off an on but not wrapping ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

3 years old son having fever 100.4

 760 Views
My 3 years old son is having fever 100.4 since last night. We are giving sumo L 120 every 4 hours. Some t ... Read More

Fever of 14 yrs Son

 595 Views
Sir my son who is 14 yrs old is having fever Fever is around 100/101°F but is going down after ha ... Read More

Fever for my 14 months old son

 531 Views
My 14 months old son had fever . Doctor prescribed meftal -p 2.5 ml , but in medical shop they had mefkin ... Read More

My Fiv months baby body temp is 98.8 F

 415 Views
My five months baby body temp is 98.8 F Have any fever or not or any other problem

Fever for my 14 months son

 356 Views
Hello Doctor, can we give meftal -p to my 14 months old son . Actually he has fever from yesterday night ... Read More

98.8 fever in 6 weeks old baby

 214 Views
My baby girl is having 98.8 fever. Do i need to give any fever medicine. She is completely on formula mil ... Read More

Fever in kid

 77 Views
Hi docter My kid is 2.11 yrs old she eat small chiken piece on Sunday(not first time) and from Sunday ny ... Read More

Fever in 1 years old 99-100

 161 Views
Helo doc my baby is 1 year old she had cold and cough from 2-3 weeks and we took her to the doc but she ... Read More

Fever in kid

 190 Views
Is 99 is considered as a fever in 5 yr old kid .she has got 99 temperature.got cold and cough.do I need t ... Read More

Kid having temparature 98.5 to 99.xx

 96 Views
Hello. My kid had fever with temp 100.5 yesterday afternoon. I gave him paracetamal 250mg syrup and after ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.