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Using same thermometer

2021-06-14 03:04:56
Hi, I got 4 covid patient including me at home . We only have one thermometer. How to use it? Please advise as I fear taking oral temperature due to infection
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Buy an infrared thermometer. It's easily available everywhere

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Take under the armpit temp & sanitize the thermometer every time you use.

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Do no take oral temp. Take in armpit.

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Sanitize it after every use by savlon or betadine.

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After use by every patient sanitize it.
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buy infrared thermometer

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