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At your annual health check your doctor or nurse will take your temperature. By either using an ear, underarm or head thermometer.


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Normal temperature is around 37c.


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If you have a high temperature this may show that you are unwell. A high temperature is anything over 37.8c. You may feel hot, cold or shivery.


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If you have a low temperature this may also show you are unwell.

A low temperature is 35c or under.


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You may be shivering, feel cold, have slurred speech, fast breathing, and tiredness.


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Your doctor or nurse will be able to help you if you are feeling unwell.