What Temperature Qualifies A Fever?
April 11th, 2007
- Normal temperature
97 to 99 degrees (36 to 37.2 Celcius) - Low-grade fever
99 to 100.9 degrees (37.3 to 38.3 Celcius) - Common fever
101 to 103.5 degrees (38.4 to 39.7 Celcius) - High fever
any fever over 103.6 degrees (39.8 Celcius)
A fever is a normal defence response against an infection or illness. It actually has a curative reaction. Temperatures taken at the rectum is usually 1 degree higher than those taken orally.
Generally fever is not dangerous but if fever is persistent and high fevers do not lower, seek medical attention.
When a baby who is 6 weeks old or younger, develops a fever of 101 or higher (above 38.4 Celcius), it is a medical emergency and warrants immediate medical attention.
Fever relief
- Hot Face Bath
Step 1. Fill a bowl with boiling hot water, then bend over and use a towel to cover head, making sure there is no gap for the heat to escape. Inhale steam for 5 minutes. Step 2. Wipe face towel soaked in ice water. Step 3. Repeat steps 1 & 2. Do a total of 3 times. Make sure the hot water in the bowl stays steamy hot throughout. - Cold mitten friction
Dip mitten in cold water and rub/massage on the hands and body. The friction helps to stimulate blood circulation. - Fever bath
Fill tub with hot water (hot enough to tolerate) and soak for about 20 minutes. Maintain the water’s temperature throughout. Place a ice-cool towel on the head. Drink lots of room temperature water before and during and after the bath to prevent dehydration.
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