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Body temperature normals   

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Alternative names:

Normal body temperature; Temperature - what is normal

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Question:
Is a body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit normal for everyone?

Answer:
Unless your temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit (which usually indicates infection or illness), there is nothing to worry about. Body temperature will normally fluctuate during the course of a day. See fever. For techniques on measuring body temperature, see temperature measurement. Also see vital signs.

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