what is the normal temperature of a 5 year old?
A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal. A normal body temperature in children aged 1 and younger is 37.5°C - 37.7°C. A normal body temperature in children aged 2 - 5 years is 37.0°C - 37.2°C. Fevers are very common in young children and are usually caused by a viral infection.