Is 99 under the arm a fever?

Is 99 under the arm a fever?

The following thermometer readings generally indicate a fever: Rectal, ear or temporal artery temperature of 100.4 (38 C) or higher. Oral temperature of 100 F (37.8 C) or higher. Armpit temperature of 99 F (37.2 C) or higher.

How many degrees do you add when you take a temperature under the arm?

An armpit (axillary) temperature is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) lower than an oral temperature.

Do you add 1 degree under the armpit?

Is a 99 temperature OK?

The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). Some studies have shown that the “normal” body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C). A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) most often means you have a fever caused by an infection or illness.

What should your temp be under your armpits?

Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher Oral (mouth) temperature: 100° F (37.8° C) or higher Under the arm (armpit) temperature: 99° F (37.2° C) or higher

What should your child’s temp be under their arm?

Hold the thermometer to keep it in place, and make sure they don’t move around while the thermometer is underneath their arm, which can throw off the reading. If their temperature reads higher than 99°F (37°C), confirm this temperature using a rectal thermometer, as your child may have a fever.

Which is more accurate armpit or oral temperature?

An armpit (axillary) temperature is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) lower than an oral temperature. A forehead (temporal) scanner is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) lower than an oral temperature. Rectal temperatures are generally thought to be the most accurate for checking a young child’s temperature.

How old do you have to be to check your underarm temperature?

Underarm temperature is considered the safest way to check the body temperature of children under 3 months old. It’s also commonly used to check temperature in infants to 5-year-olds because it’s…