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Last Updated: 28th Mar 2024

What is the ideal temperature for an 11-year-old?

The average body temperature orally taken is 37AdegC (98.6AdegF). It rises throughout the day, from 36.5AdegC( 97.7AdegF), in the morning, to 37.5AdegC [ 99.5AdegF] in the afternoon. Each child may have a different normal temperature range.



Keep this in mind, what is the safest temperature for an 11-year-old?

Fever temperatures Temperatures up to 102AdegF (38.1AdegC), can be beneficial because it helps the body fight infections. For short periods of time, most adults and children can tolerate temperatures up to 103AdegF ( 39.5AdegC), or 104AdegF( 40AdegC). Children are more susceptible to fever than adults.

You may also wonder, "What is a fever in an eleven-year-old?" Moderate: 38AdegC (101.42AdegF) to 39.9AdegC (103.9AdegF), or. Moderate fever 38AdegC (101.40AdegF) to 39.9AdegC (103.09AdegF), or. Mild: 37.9AdegC (101.33AdegF) and lower, oral. Mild fever: 37.9AdegC (101.33AdegF), or lower, oral.

How can I lower my 11-year-old's fever?

What You Can Do To Help

  1. Fever reducers are available. Fever-reducing medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), is the best and easiest way to reduce fever.
  2. Get more fluids
  3. Take a bath.
  4. Cool packs under the arms

What is considered a dangerous temperature in a child's body?

Children with a normal fever between 100Adeg (104Adeg F) and 37.8Adeg (40Adeg C), are healthy. MYTH. They are dangerous. They can cause brain damage.