Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Asked 5 months ago

Is 97.9 a fever?

I woke up feeling a bit warm and tired this morning. My thermometer showed 97.9. Should I consider this a fever or is it within the normal range? I'm trying to avoid getting sick.

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Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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My newborn kept me up all night so my own head is burning, but 97.9 is absolutely not a fever. You are perfectly cool, so go enjoy your rest while you still can.

Ritu Saxena Ritu Saxena Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Medical guidelines state that normal body temperature ranges between 97°F and 99°F. My general physician specifically told me that 97.9 is a completely normal baseline. There is absolutely no fever.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

97.9 is totally normal, bro. I had this exact reading yesterday when I checked before gym. Nothing to worry about at all.

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Ramesh Maurya Ramesh Maurya Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Bhaiya, 97.9 koi bukhar nahi hota, ye bilkul sahi tapman hai. Thoda garam paani pijiye aur chinta mat kijiye, aap bilkul tandarust hain.

Sameer Sen Sameer Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, 97.9 is absolutely fine and not a fever. Stop worrying about minor decimal points and just get on with your day.

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