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Understanding Fever (Part 2)

05.05.2026

Mother caring for a child drinking water in bed while recovering from a fever.
Last time, we discussed that by Japanese standards, a fever is defined as 37.5°C or higher and a high fever as 38.0°C or higher, with 38.0°C serving as a common benchmark for seeki...
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Understanding Fever (Part 1)

05.05.2026

Child sleeping while a caregiver checks their temperature with a digital thermometer.
When a child falls ill, fever is often the symptom that causes parents the most anxiety. It’s perfectly natural to feel worried when your child’s temperature rises. Over the next f...
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