Is 99.6 considered a fever?
I checked my temperature, and it reads 99.6 F. Is 99.6 considered a fever? I just want to know if I should take any precautions.
6 answers
4 months ago
Most liked
For kids, 99.6 is borderline warm but not a proper clinical fever. When my son gets this, I just make sure he drinks water and rests, rather than giving him medicine immediately. Just keep an eye on how they are playing.
5 months ago
Medically, a real fever is considered to start at 100.4 F. So 99.6 is just a mild temperature elevation, often caused by weather or tiredness. Rest well and monitor it, it usually drops on its own.
5 months ago
At my age, a 99.6 reading is just my body's polite way of asking me to stop working and take a nap. It is not a real fever, so don't worry. Just enjoy a quiet evening and rest.
5 months ago
No, 99.6 is not a real fever. It's just normal body fluctuation or a bit of exhaustion. Have some water, sleep it off, and you will be fine tomorrow morning.
Powered by
Consult a internal medicine specialist
yrs exp
5 months ago
Haan na, even I get so confused with 99.6 F. It is thoda warm, but not a big fever honestly. Just have some warm soup and sleep early, you will feel better ho na.
5 months ago
Whenever my temperature is 99.6, I don't take any pills. I just drink a lot of water and sleep early, and it always goes back to normal by morning. That is just my personal experience though.