Not Medical Advice: No. In most adults, an oral temperature above 100.4°F (38°C) or a rectal or ear temperature above 101°F (38.3°C) is considered a fever. A child has a fever when his or her rectal temperature is 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.
The average of your normal body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). Your temperature may actually be 1°F (0.6°C) or more above or below 98.6°F (37°C). Normal body temperature changes by as much as 1°F (0.6°C) throughout the day, depending on how active you are and the time of day. Body temperature is very sensitive to hormone levels and may be higher or lower when a woman is ovulating or having her menstrual period.
Body temperature can be measured in many locations on your body. The mouth, ear, and armpit are the most commonly used places. Temperature can also be measured on your forehead.
Learn more important information about body temperature and fever at WebMD.
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