What about a 7 yr old child? Is 101.6 high for her?

Question

What about a 7 yr old child? Is 101.6 high for her?

Answer 1

It's a low fever, but I'd take her to the peditrician.

Answer 2

How are you taking it?  Orally, under the arm, forehead??  It depends on the method.

Answer 3

No.  It's not high for an adult either.  103 is considered on the high side.

Answer 4

It's a fever, but it isn't high.  Try children's tylenol.

Answer 5

If it's a fever - treat it.

Answer 6

Yes....  I just picked up my son today from school with a 100.5 fever..... Treat her right away and dont let the fever get out of control.

Answer 7

that is huge^^  just kidding

Answer 8

That is not too high for her.  She probably feels likke heck tho.  I would give her motrin every 4 hours.  Dont get worried  til her temp hits 105

Answer 9

its a fever...