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For my daughters 13 yo checkup is a rectal temp required since is more accurate. what else is required.* has her period*naked or clothes on?

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Physical: For teenagers, a gown is provided for them to change before the physical in mostly all clinics. No need for a rectal them , oral is accurate too.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/17/2016

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A member asked:

For my daughters 13 yo checkup is a rectal temp required since is more accurate. what else is required.* has her period*naked or clothes on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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