A fever is when your body temperature is higher than usual, which is generally considered an oral temperature of greater than 100 F (37.8 C). It often happens because of an infection or illness. The body's norma
A digital multi-use thermometer can be used to take a rectal, oral (mouth) or axillary (armpit) temperature in adults and children. In general, oral and armpit temperatures have not shown to be as accurate as rectal. Oral use is not recommended for children under age 4, according to the...
Early in the pandemic, fever was considered a key COVID-19 symptom. But that may have been overstated. Although medical and other facilities used touchless thermometers to check all who entered, that sort of screening couldn't possibly detect everyone who indeed was infected. Eventually, "It be...
Meanwhile, the UK still advises against COVID-19 inoculations in pregnant women unless they are considered high risk because of other health conditions or occupation. The AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine was recommended for use in all adults when it first received authorization in the UK. By contrast,...
fever (more than 90% of cases); cough (either dry or with a small amount of sputum - in 80% of cases); shortness of breath (55%); muscle pain and fatigue (44%); a feeling of heaviness in the chest (at least 20%). How to Diagnose COVID-19?
A woman is seen preparing a dose of the COVID vaccine. (credit: FLASH90) What is the XEC coronavirus variant? XEC is considered a "variant of concern," a category defined by the World Health Organization for variants that appear to have a significant clinical effect on humans. ...
Learn about the differences between Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans to find the coverage that is best for you. Paul WynnApril 17, 2025 Medicare Advantage: Appealing Denials Appealing a denial of coverage can be complex and time-consuming, but there are ways to navigate the system. Read ...
departure or entry, given that there are still critical unknowns regarding the efficacy of vaccination in reducing transmission." It added that "preferential vaccination of travellers could result in inadequate supplies of vaccines for priority populations considered at high risk of severe COVID-19 ...
With Trump's Plans for America's 250th in Mind, Iowa Lawmakers Don't Want Cities to Limit Fireworks Iowa lawmakers want President Donald Trump to know that their state is eager to be at the center of next year’s celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday and shares his vi...
Long COVID Symptoms 14 min read What Is Long COVID (PASC)? Long COVID refers to the health problems you may have long-term after recovering from COVID-19. You may also hear long COVID called long-haul COVID, post-COVID conditions (PCC) or post-acute COVID-19. Another term is...