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Why does my temperature get higher when i place the thermometer further back in my mouth? where is the most accurate position?
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Under the tongue: Unless you are a mouth breather, under the tongue provides the best location for taking a temperature. Normal temperatures vary from 97 to 99.5, with anything over 100.4 being considered a fever.
Answered 11/24/2020
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