Should I be worried that my sons rectal temperature was 99.8 when the doctor took his temp? He’s 3 days old

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What did the doctor say about his temp?

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A rectal temp is higher than other forms of taking temps. Your pediatrician would have said something if there was anything to worry about.

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Was the dr worried ?

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No a fever is 100.4 for baby. No worries he was probably just warm.

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My ped has said nothing under 100.4 is anything to worry about

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