Question
Is a 10-month-old baby’s body temperature of 37.4°C considered a fever?
Answer
For young babies, a body temperature ranging from 36.0-37.4°C is considered normal, with anything above 37.5°C being classified as a fever. However, it is only recommended to administer oral fever-reducing medication if the temperature exceeds 38.5°C. For temperatures between 37.5-38.5°C, physical cooling methods should be used, and it’s best to have a blood test done during the feverish period.