Why can children withstand higher body temperatures than adults? 967 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question92.05K December 9, 2019 0 Comments I’m curious why a child can have a fever of 104º F and not need to worry, but an adult with that temperature would need to head to the ER immediately. In: Biology 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted December 9, 2019 0 Comments OP I reject your premise based on the [world hot sauna championships](https://i.imgur.com/kjekvyZ.jpg). As for fever, I can imagine adult physiology (thicker skin, hairs on skin, fat) producing lower external temperature than a child would. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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