欧博allbetFever: Symptoms, treatments, types, and ca
Taking a temperature
People can test for fever at home by using a digital thermometer. To use one:
Clean the tip using cold water and soap, and then rinse it.
Turn on the device.
Place the tip under the tongue, toward the back of the mouth, and close the mouth.
Wait until there is a flash or the thermometer beeps.
Read the temperature.
If the reading is 100.4°F (38°C) or above, the person may have a fever.
People can also use digital thermometers under the armpit. However, be aware that a typical armpit temperature will be around 0.5 to 0.9ºF (0.3 to 0.5°C) lower than oral temperature.
Ear thermometers are also available, but they can require precise positioning for an accurate result.
Digital thermometers are one of the safest methods for measuring body temperature at home. Glass thermometers can be dangerous if they break, and forehead strips are not accurate. People should not use these methods.
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