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Is the braun ear thermometer accurate for children's temperatures?

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YES: Ear thermometers when used correctly can be quite accurate. There are some limitations, . It is not as good in infants due to their ear canal size . But in older children and teens and adults it is great.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/8/2018

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