Internal Medicine Specialist, Consultant Physician
MD
Pediatrician, Primary Care Physician
M.D. (USA), F.C.P.S. (Pediatrics)
Pediatrician, Primary Care Physician
M.D. (USA), F.C.P.S. (Pediatrics)
Although a fever could be considered any body temperature above the normal 98.6 F (37 C), medically, a person is not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 F (38.0 C). Most fever is beneficial, causes no problems, and helps the body fight off infections.