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For oral and rectal temperatures, what are the normal ranges?

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See included link.: The normal oral temperature in 98.6 degrees farenheit or 37 degrees centigrade. Rectal temperatures. Rectal temperatures are 0.5 (0.3 c) to 1 degree f (0.6 c)higher.

Answered 3/3/2019

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