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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.
A fever occurs when the body temperature rises above normal. The normal body temperature is between 36 and 37Â°C, but this can vary from person to person and from hour to hour.