Pranav Kumar Pranav Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Is 99.7 a fever for a child?

My daughter, who is 5 years old, has a temperature of 99.7 F. Is 99.7 a fever for a child? She seems okay, but I'm just being careful.

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Jaspreet Gill Jaspreet Gill Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago
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My son had 99.7 F yesterday. Since kids run warmer when playing, I just made him sit quietly and gave him some water. It came down on its own, so just monitor your child and keep them hydrated.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

At 99.7, it is a very mild temperature for a child. Just wipe their face and neck with a normal damp cloth, make them wear light cotton clothes, and don't give any medicine unless it goes above 100.

Kunal Kapoor Kunal Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

When my younger brother gets 99.7, my mom never panics. She just tells him to stop playing video games, drinks some water, and rests. It usually goes away on its own, so don't sweat it.

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I completely understand how stressful it is when your child's temperature shows 99.7, your mind immediately goes to the worst. Please take a breath; it is a very low-grade elevation, so they are likely fine, but do call your doctor if you feel too worried.

Rahul Sawant Rahul Sawant Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

99.7 is just the child's body operating at peak energy levels, not a real fever! Unless they are acting cranky, they probably just ran a mini marathon around the house. Give them some water and relax.

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Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

In my years of raising three children, a temperature of 99.7 was never a cause for worry. It is just a mild warmth, often due to teething or weather. Keep them comfortable, and it will pass naturally.

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