Collierville, TN. Collierville, TN is another city in the southwest of the state to make our list of safe cities. Bordering Mississippi, it is a suburb of Memphis. With impressive shopping, a hospital of its own and a rich heritage, it is a favorite in the area for families.
Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4 FÂ° (38.0Â° C) or higher. Oral (Mouth) temperature: 100Â° F (37.8Â° C) or higher. Under the arm (Armpit) temperature: 99Â° F (37.2Â° C) or higher. Caution: Ear temperatures are not accurate before 6 months of age.
A normal temperature is about 98.6Â°F (37Â°C) when taken orally (in your childâs mouth) and 99.6Â°F (37.5Â°C) when taken rectally (in your childâs bottom). Many doctors define a fever as an oral temperature above 99.5Â°F (37.5Â°C) or a rectal temperature above 100.4Â°F (38Â°C). How should I take my childâs temperature? You can get the most accurate temperature by taking his or her temperature rectally.