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Armpit temperature
What is the normal armpit temperature range for a 6.5 month old baby. Shall we add +2 degrees for digital thermometer reading?
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Temperature above 99.4 measured in armpit is considered fever
We add +1°F to the armpit temperature
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36.5-37.5 C is normal , no need to add +2 degrees.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Normal shld be below 99 f on digital thermometer if u measure in underarm or oral.
Add +1 to underarm temp .
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