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The normal temperature inside your childâs body is usually around 37 degrees Celsius. Your child has a mild fever if their temperature is higher than 38 degrees Celsius. A high fever usually means more than 39 degrees Celsius.
Body temperature is an indicator of general health. Despite popular belief, normal body temperature is not 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, but may vary by several degrees. Generally, body temperatures taken by ear and measuring 101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher are considered above average, and are diagnosed as a fever.