2006-08-14 03:03:14 · 8 answers · asked by Frank L 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
AVERAGE 98.6 is just that-average.I run below that all the time.I'd be concerned about my kid too, so depending on how low it is ,like 96 I'd call an M.D.
2006-08-14 03:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by changeling 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
98.6 is a guide, not a rule. My normal temperature is 97.5. My son's normal temperature is around 99 degrees. As long as he is healthy and the temperature isn't more than a degree or two from the normal, then everything is fine.
2006-08-14 03:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How below average? A degree or two I would say no. Some people's average temp is lower than 98 degrees.
2006-08-14 03:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by Pits4Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. 98.6 is an arbitrary average. Some people have a "normal" of 97, for others 99 is their "normal". As long as the kid is healthy, that's what counts.
2006-08-14 03:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by Julep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get that, I get retro-grade fevers. My temperature never raises above about 97.1. When I get sick it goes down. Lowest it has been down to was about 92.5 (that I measured anyways). I have never been up over 98. So it does happen. I don't know why. But don't worry about it. Other then the desire to kill every pretty thing I ever see, I am just fine.
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2006-08-14 03:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by Bacchus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends...is the temperature 97 degrees or....85-90?
2006-08-14 03:08:25 · answer #6 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi hun not nesaserily (please excuse the spelling been a long day) but phone nhs direct for advice anyway you cant be to carefull with kids the number is 08454647 they will tell you all you need to know alternitivley go onto the website nhs direct.com good luck hun
2006-08-14 03:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring them to the doctor just in case...don't stint on the money save.God bless!
2006-08-14 03:09:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋