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Best way to take temperature

2020-10-30 12:49:27
If we take temperature under the armpit do we need to add something to get the actual body temperature? I am asking since I always take it under the armpit.
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Definitely.add one degree to armpit reading.

Answered2020-10-30 13:06:48

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