Question
Tonight, I received a preventive shot. The test and examination results: none. Previous treatment and outcomes: none. What kind of help do I need? Is 37.5℃ considered a fever?
Answer
According to individual normal body temperature variations, a fever is defined as a body temperature above 36～37℃, with temperatures below 38℃ being considered low fever, and above 39℃ being considered high fever. If a child’s normal body temperature exceeds 37.2℃, or if there is a fluctuation of 0.5~1℃ in the morning and afternoon temperatures daily, it may be a sign of fever. In the early stages of many diseases, fever can be categorized by body temperature as follows: low fever: 37.3～38℃, moderate fever: 38.1～39℃, high fever: 39.1～41℃, very high fever: above 41℃.