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What body temperature counts as a fever in an 8-month-old baby?

What is the normal temperature range for infants?

Common questions and answers about fever treatment at the Second People’s Hospital of Cixi City for children

For a 10-month-old baby, a rectal temperature below 37.5℃ and an armpit temperature below 37℃ are within the normal range. If low fever symptoms are considered possibly related to calcium deficiency, parents are advised to take the baby to the hospital for a check-up and to supplement calcium and vitamin D under the guidance of a doctor.

A 4-month-old baby’s normal body temperature is typically between 36.5℃ and 37.5℃ at the rectum, between 36.2℃ and 37.3℃ at the mouth, and between 35.9℃ and 37.2℃ under the armpit. A temperature above the normal range by more than 0.5℃ is considered fever.

What is a normal body temperature for a 10-month-old?

Children’s body temperature is slightly higher than adults, averaging between 36.6℃ and 36.9℃. Temperatures below 37.5℃ are considered normal. In summer, some children’s armpit temperatures may be above 37℃, but long-term follow-up has not revealed any diseases. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much about slightly elevated temperatures. If the child has symptoms such as crying and restlessness, it is recommended to observe for other causes and consult a doctor in a timely manner.

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