What temperature is considered a fever for a baby?

Patient's question:

The child just born doesn't know what's going on, there are always red spots on their body, and they are spitting up milk. Please ask how high a baby's temperature is considered a fever

Doctor's answer:

Hello, normal body temperature in children during infancy can fluctuate within a certain range. Brief temperature fluctuations, with good overall condition and no subjective symptoms, do not need to be considered pathological. The normal axillary body temperature (measured for 5 minutes) in children is generally 36-37 degrees Celsius. The average in spring, autumn, and winter is 36.6-36.7 degrees Celsius, while in summer it is 36.9-37 degrees Celsius. Feeding, post-meal, exercise, crying, excessive clothing, or high room temperature can temporarily raise a child's body temperature to around 37.5 degrees Celsius, or occasionally even up to 38 degrees Celsius. It is crucial to differentiate between normal and pathological conditions. Never give medication to reduce fever at the sight of it, as this may lead to the development of the child's illness.

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