Is Armpit body temperature accurate

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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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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra

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If temp more tha 100 f

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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas

Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Pune

If it's more than 99.5f

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Dr. SK KJM Alisha

Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Lucknow

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

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Vadodara · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinit M Mehta

Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Vadodara

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

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