How to take your temperature in 5 different ways — and which is most accurate to detect a fever

You can take a temperature by using digital thermometers. But the most accurate method may differ for children and adults ...
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How to Use a Rectal Thermometer

Learning how to use a rectal thermometer is essential if you have children younger than 4 years. Pediatricians recommend using a rectal thermometer because it produces the most accurate body ...

How to clean and disinfect your thermometer — and how often you should do it

It's important to disinfect a thermometer before and after every use to reduce the risk of spreading illness. Here's how to ...
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How To Disinfect a Thermometer and When You Need To Do It

Lindsay Cook, PharmD, is a consultant pharmacist working with long-term care facilities. You should clean your thermometers with rubbing alcohol or bleach wipes regularly to kill germs. It is best to ...