Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Asked 5 months ago

Is 98.8 a high fever?

My son, who is 5 years old, has a temperature of 98.8. Is this considered a high fever for his age, or is it not too serious?

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Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Bro, 98.8 is not even a low fever, let alone a high one. It's totally normal body temp. I get this reading all the time after a gym session, so chill.

Priyanka Sen Priyanka Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I just recovered from a viral fever where my temperature was touching 102. Trust me, 98.8 is completely normal and not a fever at all. You are perfectly fine.

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Amit Das Amit Das Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

No, 98.8 is absolutely not a high fever. It is a completely normal body temperature.

Aayush Sharma Aayush Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Not high at all, dude. 98.8 is basically the normal baseline temperature. No need to worry or skip your plans for this.

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Ritu Bhardwaj Ritu Bhardwaj Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Actually, 98.8 is a normal temperature and not a fever. High fever is generally considered above 101 F. Just stay hydrated and rest if you feel tired.

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