thread: What under-the-arm temp is considered to be a fever?

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  1. #1
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    Jul 2006
    Brisbane
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    Up to 37.2 is normal, above that is a temp, but as AJP says, it is now recommended not to give panadol until the temp is higher - above 38.5 or more. However, if she is unsettled and possibly in pain and the panadol settles her, I'd use it for that reason anyway. I hope she is better soon.

  2. #2
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    Nov 2006
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    I can never tell what is considered to be a temp, and I forget what I have been told. I keep meaning to take bub's temp when she is feeling good and use that as a benchmark.