Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
The temperature under the armpit does not need to be adjusted by 0.5; that was an old standard from the past. The modern standard does not require such adjustment. A fever above 38 degrees Celsius is considered moderate, and generally does not require special treatment. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, appropriate fever-reducing medication can be used, but the key still lies in treating the underlying cause.