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… symptoms will help you know how serious your illness is. Temperatures in this topic are oral temperatures. Oral temperatures are usually taken in older children and adults. Normal body temperature … may go up when you exercise, wear too many clothes, take a hot bath, or are exposed to hot weather. Fever …
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… serious the illness is. It may be scary when your child's temperature goes up. But a fever isn't harmful. Normal body temperature The average normal body temperature taken orally (under the tongue) is about 37°C (98.6°F) . It … hot weather. Fever Temperature varies depending on how you take it. The most common ways to measure it are: Under the …
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… to control their symptoms. Many of these drugs must be taken several times each day. Make sure that the person can … week or marking a calendar to help keep track of when to take medicines. Monitoring symptoms. If your loved one … on different floors, a bedside commode may be very helpful. Temperature. Symptoms of heart failure often get worse …
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… the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin exposure to wet, windy, … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners … the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home. Try home treatment to …
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… rate, respiration (breathing rate), blood pressure, and temperature. Knowing the ranges for vital signs for your … to 6 months: 25–64 bpm 6 to 12 months: 22–61 bpm footnote 2 Temperature This is measured in degrees Celsius (C) or … (F). The below range is based on the armpit method of temperature-taking. 0 to 12 months: 37 C (98.6 F). The …
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… of fluid usually are not enough. You need to be able to take in and keep down plenty of fluids. Yes Unable to maintain fluid intake No Able to maintain fluid intake Do you think your baby … has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be sure that a baby …
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… fluid usually are not enough. The child needs to be able to take in and keep down plenty of fluids. Yes Unable to drink … you think your baby has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be sure that a baby …
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… you think your baby has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be sure that a baby … (armpit) temperature is also an option. Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, …
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… you think your baby has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be sure that a baby … (armpit) temperature is also an option. Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, …
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… Information Check Your Symptoms Overview A healthy body temperature is maintained by the nervous system . As the … sense of thirst or make your body produce more heat. If you take medicines regularly, ask your doctor for advice about … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners …