Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. How much should be added when taking an infant's axillary temperature?Doctor's answer:
Hello, no need to add. Measuring body temperature generally involves three common areas: the mouth, armpit, and rectum. Normal body temperature is 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℃ at the armpit. After measurement, if the temperature exceeds the normal range by more than 0.5℃, it is called a fever. A temperature below 38℃ is considered low-grade fever, while a temperature above 39℃ is considered high fever.