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Fever in a kid

2021-07-22 04:31:34
How to measure fever in a kid using infrared thermometer ?? Head 97.5 Palm 99 Sole 102.4 Body 99 Which part should we take as reference temperature ? Doc suggested to take p125 drops only when the temp crosses 100.4
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Check near the ear canal/forehead. Give medicine only when fever is above 100 Deg

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With an infrared thermometer, you can check temperature over the forehead. A temperature of more than 100 degrees F indicates a fever.

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Please confirm.with digital thermometere measuring in deep axilla

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It’s better take temperature with digital thermometer in armpit.

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