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Accurate way to take a temp? when i feel warm i take it on my forehead & shows at least 99.3, even on cloudy day! under the tongue shows 97.9!

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Rectal: Then, oral (under the tongue), ear (tympanic thermometer), or underarm. Forehead thermometers are not very accurate.

Answered 4/1/2016

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A member asked:

Accurate way to take a temp? when i feel warm i take it on my forehead & shows at least 99.3, even on cloudy day! under the tongue shows 97.9!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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