Question
The child has a forehead temperature of 37 degrees, but when touched, the front and back of the neck feel very hot, and the body also feels hot. The forehead thermometer measures a body temperature of 38.6 degrees. Currently, there is no mercury thermometer available to measure armpit temperature. Is this considered a fever? Is the situation urgent?
Answer
I suggest you purchase a mercury thermometer to obtain more accurate body temperature readings and to be able to prescribe medication accordingly. If the temperature is below 37.5 degrees, it indicates a low-grade fever, which may be caused by a viral infection and requires the use of antiviral drugs and cold medicine. If the temperature is below 38.5 degrees, you will need to take fever-reducing medication to prevent high fever seizures. These suggestions are applicable to the question “What to Do If a Child Has a Forehead Temperature of 37 Degrees But Their Neck Feels Hot?” I hope this helps, and wish you good health!