Amit Patel Amit Patel Asked 9 months ago

Is 36.5 a fever?

My little son is a bit cranky today, and his body feels slightly warm to touch. I checked his temperature with a digital thermometer, and it shows 36.5. Is that a fever for a child?

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Nahi beta, 36.5 toh normal temperature hota hai. Fever nahi hai yeh. Thoda rest kar lo, theek feel karogi.

Priyanka Patel Priyanka Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, 36.5 degrees Celsius is considered a normal body temperature, not a fever. Normal range is typically between 36.5 to 37.5 C. If you're feeling unwell, it's always advisable to consult a doctor.

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Deepak Kumar Deepak Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, I get why you'd ask, every small change makes me nervous too! But 36.5 is definitely within the normal range, so no need to worry about a fever at that temperature. Hope you're feeling okay though!

Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I just had a fever last week, and 36.5 is what my temp went back down to after medicines. It's totally normal, so don't worry about it being a fever. You're good!

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