Fillable Printable Fever Chart Sample
Fillable Printable Fever Chart Sample
Fever Chart Sample
Putting the fever in perspective
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A LOW GRADE FEVER is a rectal reading
between 38°C (100.4°F) and 39°C
(102°F). This is the normal body reaction
to fighting infection.
A MODERATE GRADE FEVER is a rectal
reading between 39°C (102°F) and 40°C
(104°F). If their temperature is in this
range, you should give your child
medication to bring the temperature down
to low grade.
A HIGH FEVER is a rectal reading over
41°C (106°F). At this point, you should
give your child medication to bring down
the fever and see your doctor. Fevers are
only harmful if they are above 42.3°C
(108°F).
Children under 2 months with a rectal
temperature over 38°C (100.4°F) should
see a doctor.
Keep in mind:
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The degree of a fever does not tell you how sick your child is. A child with a mild infection can have a high fever,
while a child with a severe infection might have no fever at all. A better sign is how your child is acting.
Birth to 2 years
2–5 years
5+ years
Recommended technique
Temperature-taking: recommended techniques and normal temperatures
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What is a normal temperature?
Normal temperature range
°C °F
Age
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(102°F). This is the normal body reaction
to fighting infection.
A MODERATE GRADE FEVER
reading between 39°C (102°F) and 40°C
(104°F). If their temperature is in this
range, you should give your child
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97.9 to 100.436.6 to 38
94.5 to 99.134.7 to 37.3
range, you should give your child
medication to bring the temperature down
to low grade.
A HIGH FEVER
41°C (106°F). At this point, you should
give your child medication to bring down
range, you should give your child
First choice:
Second choices:
97.9 to 100.436.6 to 38
96.4 to 100.435.8 to 38
94.5 to 99.134.7 to 37.3
the fever and see your doctor. Fevers are
only harmful if they are above 42.3°C
(108°F).
Children under 2 months with a rectal
temperature over 38°C (100.4°F) should
see a doctor.
First choice:
Second choices:
95.9 to 99.535.5 to 37.5
96.4 to 100.435.8 to 38
94.5 to 99.134.7 to 37.3
mouth ear armpitrectal
