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Question by  raj94 (10)

Why is 98.6 degrees considered a normal body temp?

Mine's normally 97.7 degrees.

 
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Answer by  monkeyz (3150)

98.6 is an average body temperature. Actual human bodies vary in their temperature and can range from 97-99 even while healthy.

 
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Answer by  John (9008)

It's just the average. Many people have temperatures that are ordinarily a little higher or lower; a temperature that's a little off will not concern doctors.

 
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