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2025-09-05 10:30:33
What is the normal armpit temperature range for a 6.5 month old baby. Shall we add +2 degrees for digital thermometer reading?
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36.5-37.5 C is normal , no need to add +2 degrees. Contact me on Practo for further queries or WhatsApp me on eight four nine six zero five nine five six five

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Temperature above 99.4 measured in armpit is considered fever We add +1°F to the armpit temperature

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Normal shld be below 99 f on digital thermometer if u measure in underarm or oral. Add +1 to underarm temp .

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