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2020-11-30 14:15:09
I heard ,when we checking baby body temperature under armpit through thermometer we need to add one more degree to actual showing reading. Is it real?
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No, what you record is the actual temperature. Fever is more than 99.4 deg F

Answered2020-11-30 17:30:16

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