Temperature in children: Getting to know fevers

WHAT TEMPERATURE CONSTITUTES A FEVER?

• Normal temperature – 97 to 99 degrees (36 to 37.2 Celcius).
• Low-grade fever – 99 to 100.9 degrees (37.3 to 38.3 Celcius).
• Common fever – 101 to 103.5 degrees (38.4 to 39.7 Celcius).
• High fever – any fever over 103.6 degrees (39.8 Celcius).

excerpt taken from:

http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/health-concerns/childhood-illnesses/fever