A 44-year-old member asked:

how accurate are thermometers when taking your temperature?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Endocrinology 57 years experience

Thermometer: Depends on which ones. Mercury ones are most accurate.

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Bought a digital thermometer. Can someone tell me what a low temperature means?

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