How to test baby's armpit temperature?

In our daily lives, most of us determine whether we have a fever or a cold by measuring the temperature under our armpits, and children are no exception. Of course, science and technology are so advanced now that some of them can measure the results immediately without any contact with the human body. You can just point the instrument at the head and measure. So, what is the normal range of a child’s armpit temperature?

Under normal circumstances, the baby's temperature is in the normal range of 36.9 to 37.5. Half of the body temperature is 1 degree higher than the basal body temperature, which can be considered a fever. Among them, low fever refers to body temperature fluctuating around 38 degrees, and high fever is above 39 degrees. Continuous fever for more than two weeks is called long-term fever.

My principle is that if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees, do not take antipyretics or antipyretic injections, let the baby drink plenty of water, and pay attention to whether the ambient temperature is too high. In the hot summer, the temperature is very high and the baby's ability to regulate its own body temperature is not good. When the mother holds the baby, the heat is not easy to dissipate, which causes the fever to rise. However, this fever will not last too long. Put the child in a cool place, give the child some cool fruit juice, or give the child a warm bath, the body temperature will return to normal after a few hours. In winter, if the indoor temperature is too high and the baby is wrapped too much, the baby's body temperature will also rise. If the fever is above 38.5 degrees, please ask a doctor immediately to confirm whether it is a viral infection or a bacterial infection. For viral infection, use antiviral drugs, and for bacterial infection, use antibiotics. The key is to find out the cause of the disease. Another thing I want to say is don’t be superstitious about intravenous infusion. The doctor said that if you can take medicine, don’t get an injection, and if you can get an injection, don’t get an infusion. The key is to use the right medicine, not strong medicine.

Be more cautious when giving medication to children. Minor illnesses such as colds and fevers are normal. As research has said, minor illnesses sometimes cause toxins to be released from the body, so parents don't need to worry when they encounter such situations. Of course, there are priorities. A minor cold is fine, but if you have a high fever, you should go to the hospital for examination immediately.