At what temperature can a child be considered to have a fever?

Children's heat tolerance is different from that of adults. Sometimes this body temperature is not a fever for adults, but it is a fever for children. Specifically speaking, at what temperature can a child's body temperature be considered to have a fever? To solve this mystery, let's take a look at how many degrees it is today.

The normal basal body temperature of children is 36.9℃~37.5℃. Generally, when the body temperature exceeds the basal body temperature by more than 1°C, it is considered a fever. Among them, low fever refers to body temperature fluctuating around 38°C, and high fever refers to body temperature above 39°C. Continuous fever for more than two weeks is called long-term fever. The above-mentioned basal body temperature refers to the rectal temperature, which is measured from the anus. Generally, the oral temperature is 0.3℃~0.5℃ lower than it, and the armpit and neck temperature is 0.3℃~0.5℃ lower than the oral temperature. If your baby's temperature is 38.1 degrees and measured from the armpit, the rectal temperature is about 38.7 degrees to 39.1 degrees, which is close to a high fever. My principle is that if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees, do not take antipyretics or fever-reducing injections, and let the baby drink more water. 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 poor. When the mother holds the baby, the heat is not easy to dissipate, causing the body temperature to rise. However, this kind of fever usually does not last too long. Put the child in a cool place, fan him slightly, give him some cool fruit juice, or give him a warm bath, and 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. If it is a viral infection, use antiviral drugs (such as ribavirin); if it is a bacterial infection, use antibiotics (such as cephalosporins). Do not rush to reduce the fever. The fever is only a symptom and the cause of the disease must be found out. 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.

The above are some explanations about children’s fever, but this statement is just for your reference. If your child has a fever, you still have to look at the specific situation of your child. It must be said that if a child has a fever, it is necessary to go to the hospital for some examinations in time. Never ignore the child's health.