Fever In 8 Year Old Comes And Goes. If the fever is higher than 101°f, it’s not likely caused by teething and you should bring your infant to see a doctor. Normal body temperature is 98.6°f (37°c).

Fever in young children usually means that they have an underlying infection. Your child is younger than 2 years of age and a fever of 100.4°f (38°c) continues for more than 1 day. If your child has a fever, it means their body temperature is above normal.