Pooja Kumar Pooja Kumar Asked 6 months ago

What's a fever for 2 year olds?

My two-year-old son feels a bit warm. What temperature is considered a fever for a 2-year-old? I need to know if I should be worried.

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Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Oh, little ones and fever are always tough! My doctor always said anything above 100.4°F (38°C) is generally considered a fever for toddlers. Just like we crave comfort food when sick, they need extra love and fluids!

Sunita Patil Sunita Patil Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Ho na, for a 2-year-old, usually anything above 100.4°F (38°C) rectal or oral is considered a fever. Always best to check with your pediatrician, haan. They get sick so fast.

Ramesh Singh Ramesh Singh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

For a 2-year-old, a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is generally considered a fever. But please, don't rely on random internet advice for a child's health. ALWAYS verify with their pediatrician. Children's symptoms can be tricky.

Karan Kumar Karan Kumar Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Uh, pretty sure it's like 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or something. My younger cousin got a fever last month, and my aunt was stressing about that number. Always best to call the doc for kids, for sure.

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Oh, fevers in little ones make me so anxious! I always worry about every little change. But generally, for a 2-year-old, a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or above is considered a fever. If the child seems unwell or it's very high, please call their doctor immediately, don't wait!

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

For toddlers like 2-year-olds, a fever is typically considered a temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) when taken rectally or orally. It's so worrying when little ones are ill. Always important to trust your instincts and consult their doctor, just as we need to be careful with our own health conditions.

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