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.
1 A person is considered feverish if oral temperature is above 100 F (37.8 C) or rectal temperature is above 100.7 F (38.2 C). 2  Temperatures measured under the armpit are not considered as accurate and can be as much as 1 degree F lower than an oral measurement. Temperatures measured under the armpit are not considered as accurate and can be as much as 1 degree F lower than an oral measurement. 2  A temperature below 100.4 F (38 C) is considered a low-grade or mild fever. 3  It means that the body is responding to an infection.