What do you consider a fever?

[StitchesGr8Fan]

In trying to figure out when I’m not contagious with the flu any longer, I was told by my doctor when I’m 24 hours fever free without medicine. Ok. So then I ask her what is considered a fever. She said 100.4F or higher. I haven’t been above 99.5 is 36 hours. So do I have a fever or not?

 

[Luv Bunnies]

I would say that you don't have a fever, but rather a slightly elevated temperature. It's probably your body fighting off any residual virus in your system.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Anything over 99, I’d call “low grade” fever. 100+ is a “fever”.

Just my $.02.

 

[Mizzoufan]

I'd say anything over 100.0 is a fever

 

[quandrea]

My nurse sister says anything over 38 degrees Celsius. Translates to 100.4 Fahrenheit.

 

[anniemae]

I agree it's a low grade fever at this point. I am not a medical professional though. Just my opinion. Not sure if you are contagious at this point or not.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

100 or above for adults, a little higher for kids

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

What is your concern exactly? Your doctor TOLD you a fever is 100.4+ and you have been less than that for more than 24 hours. Per your doctor (the expert) you have been fever free for 36 hours and can go back to work.

 

[tvguy]

My nurse sister says anything over 38 degrees Celsius. Translates to 100.4 Fahrenheit.

Yup. 100.4

 

[kaytieeldr]

98.7, but I'm a bit of a hypochondriac.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I work for a school district, and our handbook says 100°F.

 

[bbak30]

You don't have a fever. It's not even low grade.
100.4 is considered a fever.

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

I want to get back to regular life and taking care of my kids. I’m worried I will give this to them.

 

[TheIncredibles!]

99.5 is not worrisome at all. That wouldnt even be on my oncologists radar as a concerning temp. Like most others said 100.4 anything below tha put is not something to worry about.

 

[AndreaDM]

Depends what your normal temp is, mine is 97 so if I reach the "normal" 98.6, I have a fever. I don't think there's a one size fits all even though a lot say 100.4. If mine was 100.4, I'd feel like crap and certainly not well enough to work.

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

I hit 100 after going shopping. But I am wearing a mask and washing my hands like crazy when I get near anyone.

 

[Allison]

You would listen to strangers on the dis over the doctor who saw you in person? Follow what the doctor has told you.

 

[Happyinwonerland]

I hit 100 after going shopping. But I am wearing a mask and washing my hands like crazy when I get near anyone.

I think it would be smart to wait another day before getting back to regular life. You'll regret giving it to your kids. To be 100% safe, call your doctor's office and ask. But if it were me, I'd make sure I was truly fever free.

 

[Happyinwonerland]

How long has it been since you first came down with symptoms?

 

[Kitty 34]

I hit 100 after going shopping. But I am wearing a mask and washing my hands like crazy when I get near anyone.

Good luck to you.

And please I'm not trying to alarm you just stating facts but when I went into the ER mid December I was diagnosed with the flu and my temp was actually only 97.6.