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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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