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what is considered a fever?

SoonToBeMrsTBSoonToBeMrsTB member
in Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months
I just took DS' temperature and its the highest its ever been, 100.7 ?He is acting fine and eating and drinking, but should I be worried about the temp? TIA!
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Re: what is considered a fever?

  • FinallyMrs.BFinallyMrs.B
    I think thats considered a low grade fever.  My Dr. told me to call with anything over 101.5. 
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  • suh5969suh5969
    Daycare considers a fever to be 101.5, I consider over 100.5 (so does webmd).  I wouldn't be worried, but monitor it.  You may give tylenol but I would worry to much yet.  Take it again in an hour, unless he is feeling worse.
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  • goodgolliegoodgollie member
    I was told that a low-grade fever is between 99.5-100.9 and nothing should be done to treat it as its the body's natural defense to fight off infection.  I only give tylenol if it's above 101 and the doc told us not to call him unless the temp is above 104 or is not being affected by the tylenol.
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