High temperature (fever) in adults - NHS
...Many things can cause a high temperature. It's not usually a sign of anything serious. It's often just caused by your body fighting an infection, such as a cold or flu. Sometimes it could be a sign of something more serious if your temperature is very high or will not come down....
https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/fever-in-adults/
Fever (High Temperature): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
...A fever, also known as a high temperature or high fever, is when your body temperature temporarily rises above 38°C (100.4°F). Fever itself is not an illness and is usually a symptom of an underlying condition, such as an infection....
https://patient.info/signs-symptoms/fever
Fever in adults - NHS inform
...You can find out if you have a fever (high temperature) by using a thermometer to take your temperature. You should try to stay at home and avoid other people if you have a high temperature, to avoid spreading potential illness....
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/fever-in-adults
Fever / High Temperature | Recent Illness or Concern ...
...Fever is your body?s way of fighting an infection, but it can make you feel unwell. If you feel ill, you can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to help you feel better. It might take about 30 minutes for your temperature to start going down and for you to feel better after taking the medicine....
https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/young-person/fever
Fever - St John Ambulance
...A fever is when a person has a persistent high temperature above 38°C (100.4°F). This is normally caused by a bacterial or viral infection and is often associated with a sore throat, earache, measles, meningitis, or chickenpox....
https://www.sja.org.uk/first-aid-advice/fever/
Fever in adults: symptoms, causes and treatments - HSE.ie
...A high temperature or fever, for most people, is when your body temperature is 38 degrees Celsius or higher. It usually means you have an infection like a cold...
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/fever-adults/
My temperature ? Keeping My Chest Healthy
...Normal body temperature is different for everyone and changes during the day. However, body temperature is normally around 37C. A temperature of 38C or more is usually considered a high temperature (fever) and 35C or less is usually considered a very temperature....
https://keepingmychesthealthy.bdct.nhs.uk/my-temperature/
Fever in Adults: What Temperature Means and When to Worry
...Around 37°C: often normal, depending on the person and time of day. 37.8°C to 38.9°C: usually considered a fever or high temperature. 39°C or above: a higher fever that may need closer attention, especially if you feel very unwell. 40°C or above: a very high temperature....
https://allhealthandcare.co.uk/resources/fever-in-adults-what-temperature-means-and-when-to-worry
What temperature is considered a fever? - Drugs.com
...A fever is defined as a body temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher. Normal body temperature is usually 37°C (98.6°F), although it can be about a half degree Celsius higher or lower for some people and that?s normal for them....
https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/temperature-considered-fever-3565610/
Fever - normal and high temperature range, when to see GP ...
...A high temperature is a normal response to infection and can be a sign of a cold or flu. Learn how to take your temperature and care for yourself....
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/fever