It is important to remember: Rectal temperatures are generally thought to be the most accurate for checking a young child's temperature. The manufacturer of the temperature device you use, such as an ear or forehead thermometer, provides information on how to use it.
Be sure to read and follow the instructions to obtain an accurate temperature. The information may also include how the results of the device correlate with the results from other methods of taking a temperature.
Plastic strip thermometers have some uses, but they aren't recommended for general home use. Unlike oral, rectal, and ear thermometers, plastic strip thermometers measure skin temperature, not body temperature.
Temperature comparison table The temperature comparison table below will give you the range of temperature correlation with the different methods used to take a temperature. To use the table: Find the method that you used to take a temperature. Find the correct temperature range. Look for the temperature range of the other methods that correlates to the method you used.
Remember, a child has a fever when his or her temperature is Credits Current as of: February 26, Top of the page Next Section: Related Information.
It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Important Phone Numbers. Top of the page. Fever Temperatures: Accuracy and Comparison. Topic Overview You can take a temperature using the mouth oral , anus rectal , armpit axillary , or ear tympanic.
A rectal temperature is 0. An ear tympanic temperature is 0. An armpit axillary temperature is usually 0. A forehead temporal scanner is usually 0. It is important to remember: Rectal temperatures are generally thought to be the most accurate for checking a young child's temperature. The manufacturer of the temperature device you use, such as an ear or forehead thermometer, provides information on how to use it.
Be sure to read and follow the instructions to obtain an accurate temperature. The information may also include how the results of the device correlate with the results from other methods of taking a temperature.
Usually, it goes away after 3 days. Thermometers are not always accurate so it is important to be watching for other signs that your child might be ill. A fever with other symptoms may mean a more serious illness. Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen by a health care provider when they have a fever. During the first 3 months of life, babies are not always able to fight infections, so they need to be seen sooner than older babies and children with fevers.
Skip to main content. Last Updated:. August Download PDF:. A digital thermometer is best for taking temperatures by the armpit and mouth.
Several factors influence the ability of NCITs to detect fever accurately, including: Relative humidity Significant perspiration Positioning on forehead Exposure to cold or hot weather before temperature measurement Follow the best practices and the manufacturer's instructions when using NCITs. For babies 3 to 6 months, the parents should speak with their health care provider.
Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency.
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