Patient's question:
What is the normal body temperature for children? What are the normal temperatures for oral thermometers, liquid thermometers, and rectal thermometers? Also, what is the normal temperature for the thermometer placed on the neck? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Normal body temperature measured in the armpit is considered normal if it is between 36 degrees and 37.5 degrees.Suggestions: Measure the temperature in the armpit or rectum, but the two methods yield different results. Generally, 35-37.5 is considered normal. A child's armpit temperature should not exceed 37.5 degrees. Children's body temperature is usually slightly higher than that of adults!