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Human beings' average body temperature ranges between 36.5 to 37.5°C or 97.7 to 99.5°F. However, the body temperature can vary based on work, time of day, age, gender, menstruation, food, and people. Also, body temperature is not the same throughout the body. Higher than average temperature is known as fever or hyperthermia. Fever can be a sign of underlying infection, flu, and other systemic disorders. Low body temperature is hypothermia that can occur in hypothyroidism, anorexia, stroke, alcoholism, etc.

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Daughter has headache, chills after flu shot—what to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. An attack of the flu is unlikely to come.

What are the best ways for frostbite prevention?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frostbite is damage to the skin caused by extreme cold. It happens when the skin, nerves, and blood vessels below the top layer of the skin freeze.

Why does my child have on-and-off fever with a mild cough?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have explained everything very clearly.

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Is there an ideal duration and temperature for showers?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Research has shown that keeping the temperature below 110 degree Fahrenheit is beneficial to health.

How to treat stomach infection in 6.5-year-old child?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please check the temperature of the child with a thermometer.

Which thermometer is better, digital or analog?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, this is not a fever. Both thermometers are accurate, but the analog is better.

Can my baby still have her shots if she has a fever?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that babies below the age of 6 months have a cough and cold occasionally. It is normal as long as the child is able to feed well.

Is it normal for a 2.5 year old toddler to sleep too much?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.

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What causes shivering and profuse sweating at night?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are describing sounds like the starting stages of a respiratory tract infection (RTI).

What is the exact dose of Meftal-P for a 22 months old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a viral fever, so continue giving Paracetamol that is Fevago every 4 to 5 hours irrespective of fever.

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