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Is Armpit body temperature accurate

2023-12-30 14:39:35
Hello doctors, Is the temperature taken at the armpit of children through a digital thermometer accurate and correct ?? What is fever according to armpit temperature? Thanks in advance for the guidance.
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If temp more tha 100 f

Answered2023-12-31 07:02:07

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If it's more than 99.5f

Answered2023-12-30 17:04:59

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Hi. If it crosses 99.5 in armpit it is considered fever

Answered2023-12-30 14:46:20

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Armpit temp is best Above 100F is fever Above 101F, can give paracetamol No infrared gun to be used

Answered2023-12-30 14:46:02

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