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Calculated Shard: 10 (from laksa124)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa010.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/fever-and-body-temperature\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/fever-and-body-temperature\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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While these illnesses make you feel miserable, the good thing is they’re usually not serious and resolve on their own.\nWhat temperature is considered a fever?\nIt depends on how you take a temperature.  A temperature taken by mouth over 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) is considered a fever. Armpit temperature over 99 degrees F (37.2 degrees C), or rectal, ear or forehead temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) are also all considered fever.  And while armpit, ear and forehead temperature is the easiest to measure, the most accurate means of measuring fever is with an oral or rectal thermometer.\nWhat is the right way to take a temperature?\nFirst, clean your thermometer with soap and water and wait 30 minutes after eating or drinking something hot or cold. When taking a temperature by mouth, make sure the thermometer is under the tongue and held in place by the lips, not the teeth.  Digital thermometers are quick, but you should wait three minutes for a glass thermometer to obtain an accurate reading.\nI’ve got a temperature. Should I call my primary care provider?\nYes, if you’re an adult and just back from overseas or the hospital, or you’re on chemotherapy or an immune system suppressing medication such as steroids. If the fever just won’t go away, or you have a chronic illness such as heart disease or sickle cell anemia, it’s time to call. And a fever accompanied by rash, severe head, neck, or belly pain, vomiting or diarrhea warrants a phone call or contact via the\nMyChart portal\n.\nWhen should you worry about a child's fever?\nIf your child is less than three months old and has a rectal temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) you should see your provider. If the child is under three years old and has a fever over 102 degrees F (38.9 degrees C), or the fever is over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) for three days you should also see your provider. In any case, if your child’s behavior is far from the norm or if the child refuses to drink fluid, bring them in.\nOlder children and fever\nAt any age, a child with a temperature over 104 degrees F (39.4 degrees C), or who has a seizure or chronic medical problem or has a new rash as well as the fever, should visit their\nprimary care provider\n.\nHow are fevers treated?\nYou may not be prescribed antibiotics, since they work only on bacterial infections and many fevers are caused by viruses. Most fevers need nothing further than treatment of the symptoms. Your primary care provider may prescribe Tylenol or Advil for comfort, but even that may not be necessary.\nA child over three who is otherwise behaving normally may not need any treatment at all, and remember to never give a child under 18 years old aspirin, which can cause a dangerous condition known as\nReye Syndrome\n.\nThe best thing for when you have a fever? 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[Welcome To Be Well](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/be-well)\n2. Fever And Body Temperature\n\nCopy URL to Clipboard\n\nURL COPIED\\!\n\nPrint\n\n# Fever and Body Temperature\nBrown Health Medical Group Primary Care\n\nDecember 8, 2022\n\n![Woman with facial tissue blowing nose](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_large\/public\/lifespan-files\/images\/blog-images\/fever-flu-900x600_0.jpg?h=d01a05a4&itok=_2pFJFPx)\n\nWith the cold and flu season upon us, what better time to talk about temperature and that rise in body temperature known as fever.\n\n## What causes a fever?\nThe most common cause of fever in both adults and children are infections such as the cold or [flu](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/node\/207246), airway infections like [RSV](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/be-well\/rsv-and-respiratory-illness \"RSV: Symptoms, Treatment, Vaccines and When to See a Doctor\"), croup or bronchitis, and stomach bugs. While these illnesses make you feel miserable, the good thing is they’re usually not serious and resolve on their own.\n\n## What temperature is considered a fever?\nIt depends on how you take a temperature. A temperature taken by mouth over 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) is considered a fever. Armpit temperature over 99 degrees F (37.2 degrees C), or rectal, ear or forehead temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) are also all considered fever. And while armpit, ear and forehead temperature is the easiest to measure, the most accurate means of measuring fever is with an oral or rectal thermometer.\n\n## What is the right way to take a temperature?\nFirst, clean your thermometer with soap and water and wait 30 minutes after eating or drinking something hot or cold. When taking a temperature by mouth, make sure the thermometer is under the tongue and held in place by the lips, not the teeth. Digital thermometers are quick, but you should wait three minutes for a glass thermometer to obtain an accurate reading.\n\n## I’ve got a temperature. Should I call my primary care provider?\nYes, if you’re an adult and just back from overseas or the hospital, or you’re on chemotherapy or an immune system suppressing medication such as steroids. If the fever just won’t go away, or you have a chronic illness such as heart disease or sickle cell anemia, it’s time to call. And a fever accompanied by rash, severe head, neck, or belly pain, vomiting or diarrhea warrants a phone call or contact via the [MyChart portal](https:\/\/www.lifespan.org\/mylifespan).\n\n## When should you worry about a child's fever?\nIf your child is less than three months old and has a rectal temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) you should see your provider. If the child is under three years old and has a fever over 102 degrees F (38.9 degrees C), or the fever is over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) for three days you should also see your provider. In any case, if your child’s behavior is far from the norm or if the child refuses to drink fluid, bring them in.\n\n## Older children and fever\nAt any age, a child with a temperature over 104 degrees F (39.4 degrees C), or who has a seizure or chronic medical problem or has a new rash as well as the fever, should visit their [primary care provider](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/node\/62681).\n\n## How are fevers treated?\nYou may not be prescribed antibiotics, since they work only on bacterial infections and many fevers are caused by viruses. Most fevers need nothing further than treatment of the symptoms. Your primary care provider may prescribe Tylenol or Advil for comfort, but even that may not be necessary.\n\nA child over three who is otherwise behaving normally may not need any treatment at all, and remember to never give a child under 18 years old aspirin, which can cause a dangerous condition known as [Reye Syndrome](https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/reye.html).\n\nThe best thing for when you have a fever? Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and stay home\\!\n\nAbout the Author:\n\n### Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care\n[Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/centers-services\/bhmg-primary-care \"Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care\")provides crucial services for your long-term health and well-being at several locations in Rhode Island.\n\n## Related Posts\n[![](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/blog_post_teaser\/public\/lifespan-files\/images\/blog-images\/carbon-monoxide-900x600.jpg?h=b69e0e0e&itok=dhdA62cY) Carbon Monoxide: Colorless, Odorless, Deadly Ranna Rozenfeld, MD March 3, 2026](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/be-well\/carbon-monoxide-colorless-odorless-deadly)\n\n[![Women walking outside](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/blog_post_teaser\/public\/2025-11\/interval-walking-v2-900x600.jpg?h=b69e0e0e&itok=iaHG0T84) Interval Walking: Health Benefits of the \"Japanese Walking Method\" Brown University Health Blog Team November 25, 2025](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/be-well\/interval-walking-health-benefits-japanese-walking-method)\n\n[![Women with migraine at work](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/blog_post_teaser\/public\/2025-10\/migraine-with-aura-900x600.jpg?h=b69e0e0e&itok=23syXFKV) Migraine with Aura: What to Know and How to Treat Them Michael McCauley, MD November 4, 2025](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/be-well\/migraine-aura-what-know-and-how-treat-them)\n\n## Find a Doctor\n![](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/media_card\/public\/lifespan-files\/images\/header-images\/lifespan-appointment-1200x630.jpg?h=e5e06361&itok=4A8SNzr8)\n\n### The right provider is in our network\nSearch more than 1,200 providers in our network.\n\n[Find a Doctor](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/find-a-doctor \"Find a Doctor\")\n\n### Trending Topics\n- [Foods to Boost Your Immune System](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/be-well\/foods-boost-your-immune-system)\n- [Pros and Cons of Social Media](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/be-well\/social-media-good-bad-and-ugly)\n- [Top 10 Foods to Lower Cholesterol](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/be-well\/top-10-foods-lower-cholesterol)\n\n### Related Services\n- [Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care](https:\/\/www.brownhealth.org\/centers-services\/bhmg-primary-care)\n\n[Newsletter Sign Up]()\n\n### Be Well Newsletter\n\nreCAPTCHA\n\nBrown University Health, Rhode Island's first health system, was founded in 1994 by Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. 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While these illnesses make you feel miserable, the good thing is they’re usually not serious and resolve on their own.\n\n## What temperature is considered a fever?\nIt depends on how you take a temperature. A temperature taken by mouth over 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) is considered a fever. Armpit temperature over 99 degrees F (37.2 degrees C), or rectal, ear or forehead temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) are also all considered fever. And while armpit, ear and forehead temperature is the easiest to measure, the most accurate means of measuring fever is with an oral or rectal thermometer.\n\n## What is the right way to take a temperature?\nFirst, clean your thermometer with soap and water and wait 30 minutes after eating or drinking something hot or cold. When taking a temperature by mouth, make sure the thermometer is under the tongue and held in place by the lips, not the teeth. Digital thermometers are quick, but you should wait three minutes for a glass thermometer to obtain an accurate reading.\n\n## I’ve got a temperature. Should I call my primary care provider?\nYes, if you’re an adult and just back from overseas or the hospital, or you’re on chemotherapy or an immune system suppressing medication such as steroids. If the fever just won’t go away, or you have a chronic illness such as heart disease or sickle cell anemia, it’s time to call. And a fever accompanied by rash, severe head, neck, or belly pain, vomiting or diarrhea warrants a phone call or contact via the [MyChart portal](https:\/\/www.lifespan.org\/mylifespan).\n\n## When should you worry about a child's fever?\nIf your child is less than three months old and has a rectal temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) you should see your provider. 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With the cold and flu season upon us, what better time to talk about temperature and that rise in body temperature known as fever. What causes a fever? The most common cause of fever in both adults and children are infections such as the cold or flu , airway infections like RSV , croup or bronchitis, and stomach bugs. While these illnesses make you feel miserable, the good thing is they’re usually not serious and resolve on their own. What temperature is considered a fever? It depends on how you take a temperature. A temperature taken by mouth over 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) is considered a fever. Armpit temperature over 99 degrees F (37.2 degrees C), or rectal, ear or forehead temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) are also all considered fever. And while armpit, ear and forehead temperature is the easiest to measure, the most accurate means of measuring fever is with an oral or rectal thermometer. What is the right way to take a temperature? First, clean your thermometer with soap and water and wait 30 minutes after eating or drinking something hot or cold. When taking a temperature by mouth, make sure the thermometer is under the tongue and held in place by the lips, not the teeth. Digital thermometers are quick, but you should wait three minutes for a glass thermometer to obtain an accurate reading. I’ve got a temperature. Should I call my primary care provider? Yes, if you’re an adult and just back from overseas or the hospital, or you’re on chemotherapy or an immune system suppressing medication such as steroids. If the fever just won’t go away, or you have a chronic illness such as heart disease or sickle cell anemia, it’s time to call. And a fever accompanied by rash, severe head, neck, or belly pain, vomiting or diarrhea warrants a phone call or contact via the MyChart portal . When should you worry about a child's fever? If your child is less than three months old and has a rectal temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) you should see your provider. If the child is under three years old and has a fever over 102 degrees F (38.9 degrees C), or the fever is over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) for three days you should also see your provider. In any case, if your child’s behavior is far from the norm or if the child refuses to drink fluid, bring them in. Older children and fever At any age, a child with a temperature over 104 degrees F (39.4 degrees C), or who has a seizure or chronic medical problem or has a new rash as well as the fever, should visit their primary care provider . How are fevers treated? You may not be prescribed antibiotics, since they work only on bacterial infections and many fevers are caused by viruses. Most fevers need nothing further than treatment of the symptoms. Your primary care provider may prescribe Tylenol or Advil for comfort, but even that may not be necessary. A child over three who is otherwise behaving normally may not need any treatment at all, and remember to never give a child under 18 years old aspirin, which can cause a dangerous condition known as Reye Syndrome . The best thing for when you have a fever? Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and stay home!

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While these illnesses make you feel miserable, the good thing is they’re usually not serious and resolve on their own. ## What temperature is considered a fever? It depends on how you take a temperature. A temperature taken by mouth over 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) is considered a fever. Armpit temperature over 99 degrees F (37.2 degrees C), or rectal, ear or forehead temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) are also all considered fever. And while armpit, ear and forehead temperature is the easiest to measure, the most accurate means of measuring fever is with an oral or rectal thermometer. ## What is the right way to take a temperature? First, clean your thermometer with soap and water and wait 30 minutes after eating or drinking something hot or cold. When taking a temperature by mouth, make sure the thermometer is under the tongue and held in place by the lips, not the teeth. Digital thermometers are quick, but you should wait three minutes for a glass thermometer to obtain an accurate reading. ## I’ve got a temperature. Should I call my primary care provider? Yes, if you’re an adult and just back from overseas or the hospital, or you’re on chemotherapy or an immune system suppressing medication such as steroids. If the fever just won’t go away, or you have a chronic illness such as heart disease or sickle cell anemia, it’s time to call. And a fever accompanied by rash, severe head, neck, or belly pain, vomiting or diarrhea warrants a phone call or contact via the [MyChart portal](https://www.lifespan.org/mylifespan). ## When should you worry about a child's fever? If your child is less than three months old and has a rectal temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) you should see your provider. If the child is under three years old and has a fever over 102 degrees F (38.9 degrees C), or the fever is over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) for three days you should also see your provider. In any case, if your child’s behavior is far from the norm or if the child refuses to drink fluid, bring them in. ## Older children and fever At any age, a child with a temperature over 104 degrees F (39.4 degrees C), or who has a seizure or chronic medical problem or has a new rash as well as the fever, should visit their [primary care provider](https://www.brownhealth.org/node/62681). ## How are fevers treated? You may not be prescribed antibiotics, since they work only on bacterial infections and many fevers are caused by viruses. Most fevers need nothing further than treatment of the symptoms. Your primary care provider may prescribe Tylenol or Advil for comfort, but even that may not be necessary. A child over three who is otherwise behaving normally may not need any treatment at all, and remember to never give a child under 18 years old aspirin, which can cause a dangerous condition known as [Reye Syndrome](https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/reye.html). The best thing for when you have a fever? Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and stay home\! About the Author: ### Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care [Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care](https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/bhmg-primary-care "Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care")provides crucial services for your long-term health and well-being at several locations in Rhode Island. ## Related Posts [![](https://www.brownhealth.org/sites/default/files/styles/blog_post_teaser/public/lifespan-files/images/blog-images/carbon-monoxide-900x600.jpg?h=b69e0e0e&itok=dhdA62cY) Carbon Monoxide: Colorless, Odorless, Deadly Ranna Rozenfeld, MD March 3, 2026](https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/carbon-monoxide-colorless-odorless-deadly) [![Women walking outside](https://www.brownhealth.org/sites/default/files/styles/blog_post_teaser/public/2025-11/interval-walking-v2-900x600.jpg?h=b69e0e0e&itok=iaHG0T84) Interval Walking: Health Benefits of the "Japanese Walking Method" Brown University Health Blog Team November 25, 2025](https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/interval-walking-health-benefits-japanese-walking-method) [![Women with migraine at work](https://www.brownhealth.org/sites/default/files/styles/blog_post_teaser/public/2025-10/migraine-with-aura-900x600.jpg?h=b69e0e0e&itok=23syXFKV) Migraine with Aura: What to Know and How to Treat Them Michael McCauley, MD November 4, 2025](https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/migraine-aura-what-know-and-how-treat-them) ## Find a Doctor ![](https://www.brownhealth.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_card/public/lifespan-files/images/header-images/lifespan-appointment-1200x630.jpg?h=e5e06361&itok=4A8SNzr8) ### The right provider is in our network Search more than 1,200 providers in our network. 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With the cold and flu season upon us, what better time to talk about temperature and that rise in body temperature known as fever. ## What causes a fever? The most common cause of fever in both adults and children are infections such as the cold or [flu](https://www.brownhealth.org/node/207246), airway infections like [RSV](https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/rsv-and-respiratory-illness "RSV: Symptoms, Treatment, Vaccines and When to See a Doctor"), croup or bronchitis, and stomach bugs. While these illnesses make you feel miserable, the good thing is they’re usually not serious and resolve on their own. ## What temperature is considered a fever? It depends on how you take a temperature. A temperature taken by mouth over 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) is considered a fever. Armpit temperature over 99 degrees F (37.2 degrees C), or rectal, ear or forehead temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) are also all considered fever. And while armpit, ear and forehead temperature is the easiest to measure, the most accurate means of measuring fever is with an oral or rectal thermometer. ## What is the right way to take a temperature? First, clean your thermometer with soap and water and wait 30 minutes after eating or drinking something hot or cold. When taking a temperature by mouth, make sure the thermometer is under the tongue and held in place by the lips, not the teeth. Digital thermometers are quick, but you should wait three minutes for a glass thermometer to obtain an accurate reading. ## I’ve got a temperature. Should I call my primary care provider? Yes, if you’re an adult and just back from overseas or the hospital, or you’re on chemotherapy or an immune system suppressing medication such as steroids. If the fever just won’t go away, or you have a chronic illness such as heart disease or sickle cell anemia, it’s time to call. And a fever accompanied by rash, severe head, neck, or belly pain, vomiting or diarrhea warrants a phone call or contact via the [MyChart portal](https://www.lifespan.org/mylifespan). ## When should you worry about a child's fever? If your child is less than three months old and has a rectal temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) you should see your provider. If the child is under three years old and has a fever over 102 degrees F (38.9 degrees C), or the fever is over 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) for three days you should also see your provider. In any case, if your child’s behavior is far from the norm or if the child refuses to drink fluid, bring them in. ## Older children and fever At any age, a child with a temperature over 104 degrees F (39.4 degrees C), or who has a seizure or chronic medical problem or has a new rash as well as the fever, should visit their [primary care provider](https://www.brownhealth.org/node/62681). ## How are fevers treated? You may not be prescribed antibiotics, since they work only on bacterial infections and many fevers are caused by viruses. Most fevers need nothing further than treatment of the symptoms. Your primary care provider may prescribe Tylenol or Advil for comfort, but even that may not be necessary. A child over three who is otherwise behaving normally may not need any treatment at all, and remember to never give a child under 18 years old aspirin, which can cause a dangerous condition known as [Reye Syndrome](https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/reye.html). The best thing for when you have a fever? Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and stay home\!

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