What Is Normal Body Temperature?
7. When Should You Visit a Doctor?
Any severe temperature requires medical attention. If you have a temperature higher than 104 or lower than 95, contact a medical professional. A fever between 100.4 and 104 for a healthy adult should be monitored carefully but isn’t generally a serious symptom. However, if you have an existing heart or lung problem then you should contact your doctor immediately.
Children should get medical attention with a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit and infants need medical attention with any fever. Infants in particular are prone to serious infections with even a minor fever, so you should treat any temperature over 100.4 seriously. Failure to contact a medical professional could lead to other issues. While a slightly elevated temperature may be related to teething, it’s important to carefully monitor it for signs of continued elevation.
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