Question
What is the normal body temperature for children? What are the normal temperatures for oral, axillary, and rectal measurements? Also, what about the temperature taken at the neck? Thank you!
Answer
The normal body temperature when measured under the armpit is between 36 degrees and 37.5 degrees Celsius. Advice: You can measure either armpit or rectal temperature, but the two methods will yield different results. Generally speaking, a child’s axillary temperature should not exceed 37.5 degrees Celsius. The body temperature of young children is usually slightly higher than that of adults!