What constitutes a fever? Fever and normal body temperature charts
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Normal body temperature ranges 97.5-98.9°F. Anything above 100.9 (100.4 for children) constitutes a fever. Use our body temperature charts and learn how to break a fever.
While a fever might be uncomfortable (and even slightly worrisome), it's not inherently bad. A high temperature is the body's way of fighting an infection, or responding to a traumatic injury. It’s a natural bodily response, a sign that the immune system is gearing up for a battle.
Still, questions remain. What are the different types of fevers? When is a fever too high? How do you treat one? Those answers (and more) are just a short scroll away.
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