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Using same thermometer
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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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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Dr. Rucha Kulkarni
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Sangli
Sanitize it after every use by savlon or betadine.
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Dr. Shaikh Muzammil
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bijapur
After use by every patient sanitize it.
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