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What temperature is generally considered a fever?

100.4°F or higher.

  1. 99°F
  2. 100.4°F ✔
  3. 102°F

Why: Many health organizations use 100.4°F as the standard fever threshold.

Huh, didn't know that: A thermometer is more reliable than guessing by touch.

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Why did the thermometer get promoted? It had degrees.
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Sources

  1. CDC Fever Information https://www.cdc.gov
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