Band cells are the immature form of neutrophils and are produced rapidly during an infection. A large percentage of band cells in a venous blood sample indicate an infectious process occurring in the body.
Sensitivity to temperature is a skin sense that is related to the human need to maintain internal temperature balance or thermal homeostasis. Temperature sensitivity is important in protecting one's self from intense temperature that may cause damage to the body.
Once you have accurately taken your temperature, evaluate whether or not you need to take action to bring it down. 1  In adults, a temperature over about 100 F is considered a fever. 2  In children over 6 months old, a temperature over 101 F generally needs treatment.