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What should be normal temperature of mouth for 13 year old boy... Between digital thermometer and old mercury in glass which thermometer is best.. Which one shows the exact correct result
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98 to 98.8 *f
Mercury thermometer is best one
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Dr. Sreenath S Manikanti
Pediatrician
29 yrs exp
Bangalore
Mercury thermometers although accurate are not recommended for use these days as there is risk of accidental mercury poisoning.Digital thermometers are as accurate and are recommended. Normal oral temperature is 96 to 100°F.
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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Goel
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24 yrs exp
Kolkata
Mercury thermometer is best. Normal oral temperature 98 to 99 F
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