What is is considered a fever for an infant

What is the normal temparature of an infant?

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i just went throug this the other day and stressed about it the doctor told me that if the baby’s temp is 40 and it is under 12 weeks then take straight to hospital, my son had a temp of 39.5 but the doctor wasnt stressing too much as he is…

What do you consider a fever in a newborn or infant??

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For the first three months of life, I consider fever to be a rectal temperature greater than 100.4 or 38 degrees Celsius. Greater than three months of age, I consider a high fever to be greater than 102.9 or 39 degrees Celsius. For the firs…

What temp does an infant need to have to consider it a fever??

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I would consider 100.00 or higher to be a full blown fever. anything over 102-103 i would consult a peds doc. under 102, i treat w/ Tylenol, have them in nothing but a diaper and give plenty of fluids (or breast milk). 99.0-99.9 is low grad…

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What is considered a fever for an infant?

Q: She’s 2 1/2 months old and she’s sick with a head cold like substance. Her doctor appointment is thursday, but I was told to take her to the ER if she gets a fever.I wasn’t told how high before I take her in. Is it different than adults?

A: 100.4 rectally.I was told to call if he had that temp…He did a few days ago (100.6) – I was told to keep an eye on it and contact if it reached 101.

whats the range of a infant body temperature? at what temperature is considered fever for infants?

Q: im using a ear thermometer. please answer in degrees celsius.thanks

A: Normal temp for anyone is 96-99.4(f). Up to 101(f) is considered a low-grade fever. “If your baby is less than 3 months old and has a temperature of 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) or higher, call the doctor immediately. A baby this young needs to be checked for serious infection or disease. For a baby at least 3 months old, ask your doctor what her guidelines are for phoning. She may suggest you call if your baby is between 3 and 6 months old and his temperature reaches 101 degrees F (38.3 degrees C) or higher, or if your baby is older than 6 months and his fever reaches 103 degrees F (39.4 degrees C) or higher.”

What is a high fever in an infant if taken rectally?

Q: My doctor said anything above 100.6 is a fever (if temp is taken rectally.) What is considered high? When do you call the dr.? She just had immunizations at 2 months and is taking tylenol, she just had her first dose.

A: When babies have immunizations, some of the symptoms from these shots are fever. That’s why most Dr.’s say to rotate Motrin and Tylenol for 24 hours after shots. It’s normal.