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Been having fevers, but my tympanic temp is higher than my rectal temp. was careful not to lie on ear and three times same temp. which one is right?
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Rectal temp: Rectal thermometer is always more reliable and gives accurate temperature reading of your core body.
Answered 5/11/2014
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