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How Can Ear Infection And Fever In An Infant Be Cured?
my daughter is 8 months old and has had a fever of 101 and higher the past few days, i took her to the doctor and she has ear infections, now she is clammy and her temp is around 95 f is this too low for her? at what low temp should i worry its too low?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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I understand your concerns but don't worry. The most common reason for such low reading from clinical thermometer is due to sweating in armpits after fever subsides. So, wipe the area dry before measuring body temperature. In case it persistentLy below 96.5 degrees Fahrenheit then approach a pediatrician for proper clinical examination and evaluation.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. The most common reason for such low reading from clinical thermometer is due to sweating in armpits after fever subsides. So, wipe the area dry before measuring body temperature. In case it persistentLy below 96.5 degrees Fahrenheit then approach a pediatrician for proper clinical examination and evaluation.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
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