Pediatrics

What is a normal temperature?

The following chart will tell you if your child has a fever. The normal temperature range varies and depends on the way you took your child's temperature.

The degree (height) of a fever does not tell you how serious your child's illness is -- how your child is acting is usually a better sign. A child with a mild infection can have a high fever, while a child with a severe infection might have no fever at all.