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Regarding temp reading

2020-08-04 15:27:39
Hello, I am feeling bit feverish since evng. Temp in digital thermometer is 98.2 and in mercury thermometre is 98.4 measured axillary. Is this fever or onset of fever? Do we need to add 1 to the axillary temp to get body temp? Plz clarify. Thanks
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Keep a watch of again feel so.

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Temperature recording is normal. Monitor temperature if you feel feverish

Answered2020-08-04 17:05:53

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Normal temperature. Don't worry

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98.4 is normal temperature

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