Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Asked 4 months ago

Is 97.4 a fever?

My daughter woke up with a slight cough, and her temperature is 97.4. My mother-in-law says it's normal, but I feel like she might be getting sick. Is this enough to be called a fever?

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Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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I also got 97.4 today and got a bit worried. Does anyone else feel slightly cold with this temperature? I hope it is normal and not a sign of falling sick.

Gopalakrishnan Nair Gopalakrishnan Nair Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

This is a normal temperature, child. If you feel a slight chill, you can drink warm water with a bit of tulsi and black pepper. Take proper rest, but if you feel very sick, please visit your family doctor.

Priyanka Kadam Priyanka Kadam Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, we tension leke baithte hain for no reason. 97.4 is totally normal temperature, no fever at all. Just have some hot soup and relax, absolutely safe temperature hai.

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Surbhi Goel Surbhi Goel Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I used to cry and panic whenever my thermometer showed 97.4, thinking my body was failing. I totally understand how scary these numbers can look when you are anxious. But trust me, this is a completely healthy temperature.

Rajiv Sardesai Rajiv Sardesai Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

97.4 is a healthy temperature, certainly not a fever. Managing my high BP taught me to focus on daily walks and clean eating rather than obsessing over daily vitals. Keep your lifestyle healthy and consult a doctor if you feel unwell.

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