Deepa Reddy Deepa Reddy Asked 7 months ago

Is 97.6 a fever?

My young son has been a little cranky, and when I took his temperature, it was 97.6. Should I be worried about this? He doesn't have other obvious symptoms yet.

Tags #fever
7

7 answers

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
Most liked

My smart ring shows my skin temperature around 97.6 regularly, which is the perfect baseline. It is definitely not a fever. You can track your daily vitals on an app to see your own patterns.

Radha Krishnan Radha Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

In our family, we usually drink hot pepper rasam if we feel slightly tired, but 97.6 is quite a normal temperature. My doctor always says not to worry unless it crosses 99. Take rest and be peaceful.

Satish Kumar Satish Kumar Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

97.6 is considered normal, but if you are feeling shivering or body ache, please visit a doctor. It is always best to get a professional checkup for your own safety.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan bhai, 97.6 toh bilkul normal hai, fever thodi na hai. Tension mat lo, thoda garam paani piyo aur chill karo, sab theek hai.

Powered by

Consult a internal medicine specialist

Priyanka Sen Priyanka Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I literally had 97.6 this morning. It is a very normal temperature and absolutely nothing to worry about. Just have a warm meal and rest well.

Neelam Mishra Neelam Mishra Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, when we are feeling down, even a normal number like 97.6 can make us anxious. But please rest assured, this is not a fever. Take care of yourself.

Evidence-based health, reviewed by clinicians. Free, weekly.