Is 37 degrees considered a low fever?

In fact, measuring the baby's body temperature every day is good for the baby's health. It can prevent many diseases. When the baby's body temperature is 37 degrees, it is actually a slight fever, but there is no need to give the baby some medicine. Mothers can play with the baby to keep the baby in a happy mood. So is 37 degrees a low fever for the baby?

The human body's hypothalamus has a body temperature regulation center, which functions like the temperature setting of an air conditioner. Under normal circumstances, the temperature set for infants and young children is slightly higher than that for adults. The rectal temperature of infants and young children is about 37.5 degrees Celsius, with a fluctuation of about one degree. The oral temperature of adults and older children is approximately 36.8 degrees Celsius, with a fluctuation of 0.5 degrees.

The normal body temperature for children is between 36.2℃ and 38℃. General definition: Fever is defined as rectal temperature above 37.8℃, oral temperature above 37.3℃, and axillary temperature above 36.8℃. Nowadays, ear thermometers are used more frequently. The temperature measured by ear thermometers is similar to rectal temperature, both of which are called "core temperature".

How to take your temperature correctly

1. It is better to measure axillary temperature than rectal temperature: because rectal temperature must be inserted into the anus, it is more irritating to the baby, while axillary temperature is milder.

2. Mercury thermometers or ear thermometers are suitable for babies under three years old: the accuracy and safety of ear thermometers have been recognized by the medical community; mercury thermometers are more accurate than electronic thermometers.

3. Shake the mercury column to below 36°C before use: this will ensure that the measured body temperature is accurate.

4. The measurement time should be sufficient: if the axillary temperature is measured, it takes more than 5 minutes, while the rectal temperature only takes 1 minute.

5. Lubricate the rectal temperature gauge first: Before measuring rectal temperature, apply lubricating cream on the rectal temperature gauge and then insert it 2 cm into the anus.

6. Do not take your temperature immediately after bathing, eating, or exercising: You should wait half an hour after bathing before measuring your temperature. After eating hot food, coming in from outside on a hot day, or exercising, if your temperature is between 38 and 38.5°C, you should rest for half an hour before measuring your temperature. You should not hastily diagnose a fever.

If the baby's fever is 37 degrees, you still need to reduce it before doing so. We need to measure the baby's temperature accurately to avoid any mistakes.