Is a temperature of 98.6 F to 99.0 F considered a fever?!


Question: Is a temperature of 98!.6 F to 99!.0 F considered a fever!?
my face feels a bit flush, I feel normal, but just a tad warm!. The highest temp I've taken is 99!. Should I rest!? Thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
No this is a normal temp!. Hospitals and nursing homes usually only medicate if the temp is over 101!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

At a first glance, fever is present if:

* Temperature in the anus (rectum/rectal) or in the ear (otic) is at or over 38!.0



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