Is it normal for a child with influenza B to have a body temperature of 37°C?
Disease description:
Hello, doctor. I'd like to ask, if a child has contracted influenza B, is a body temperature of 37°C considered normal?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
A child's body temperature of 37°C falls within the normal range. Generally, the normal body temperature for children ranges from 36.5°C to 37.2°C. However, body temperature can vary due to individual differences, measurement methods, and time of day. When a child is infected with influenza B, their temperature may rise slightly. If the child has only a mild fever of 37°C and no other obvious symptoms, there is usually no need for excessive concern. In such cases, parents should closely monitor the child's symptoms. If the child develops additional symptoms such as rapid breathing, persistent high fever, severe cough, or extreme discomfort, medical attention should be sought promptly.
