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Thermometer help

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NauseousNancy · 21/03/2020 11:48

I have a thermometer - a standard one for under your tongue. Been going by readings on that for a good while now.

How accurate are they? Been reading they give a lower reading and should add something on?

Anyone with any expert advice on this?

Thank you!

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NauseousNancy · 21/03/2020 12:33

Anyone?

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britnay · 21/03/2020 12:33

if you have been using it for a while now then you should have a clear idea of how it reads your "normal" temperature. Therefore you can use this to gauge if your temperature is elevated or not.

NauseousNancy · 21/03/2020 12:39

That makes sense, thank you! We are all well, just trying to make sure we are sensible when kids going to grandparents (under 70) for childcare.

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chinateapot · 21/03/2020 13:35

It’ll be fine. If you measure temperature in your armpit that’s often a bit lower.

If they feel hot or feverish - err on the side of caution.

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