Is a 5-year-old child with a temperature of 37.3°C considered to have a fever?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

The normal armpit temperature of a healthy person is between 36 and 37 degrees Celsius. Oral temperature is 0.2 to 0.4 degrees higher than armpit temperature, and rectal temperature is 0.3 to 0.5 degrees higher than oral temperature. Based on the situation you mentioned, if it is armpit temperature, it indicates a fever. It is recommended to take Anrik orally. Pay attention to keeping warm at night.