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Best place to check kids temperature?
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Depends: The most consistent/accurate readings are obtained from an anal probe (core temperature). Many newer products read temperature from the middle ear or skin & if done right these can be accurate. Axillary temperatures (armpit) can be accurate but are more prone to inconsistency. I believe there are Utube videos showing techniques.
Answered 6/2/2019
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