A body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is considered normal. A temperature over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit usually means you have an infection or illness. Body temperature normally changes throughout the day. See also:
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Reviewer Info: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 01/22/2007 |