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When i take temp with temporal scanner it says 99.8 or 100 but when i use digital oral thermometer it says 97.6. fever??

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Fever: This is doubtful, but have no way in which to determine the accuracy of either thermometer. If you have other symptoms you might want to visit with your PCP. Good luck.

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Answered 2/28/2015

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A member asked:

When i take temp with temporal scanner it says 99.8 or 100 but when i use digital oral thermometer it says 97.6. fever??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Harper and another doctor agreed

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