NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE OF INFANT

36 TO 37◦C
(96.8 TO 98.6 ◦F)
 LOW GRADE TEMPERATURE
37 TO 37.5 ◦C
(98.6 TO 99.5 ◦F)
• Not a fever
• The baby maybe over heated
• Over dressed
 ELEVATED BODY TEMPERATURE
37.5 TO 38 ◦C
( 99.6 to 100.4 ◦F)
• Baby is mildly unwell
• Possible routine immunization
 FEVER
38 TO 38.5 ◦C
(100.5 TO 101.3 ◦F)
• Infection
• Viral illness
• Physical symptoms
• Give Paracetamol as prescribe by
the pediatrician
 VERY HIGH TEMPERATURE
38.6 TO 39 ◦C
(101.4 TO 102.2 ◦F)
• Need medication
• Give tepid sponge bath
• After an hour seek help
 EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURE
39.1 TO 40 ◦C
(102.3 TO 104 ◦F)
• Seek Medical help
• Febrile Convulsion
FEBRILE CONVULSION
• The baby’s brain is immature
• Sensitive to an increase of
temperature
• The baby’s brain give off abnormal
electrical discharge
• Do not panic keep calm