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What is more accurate for babies: an ear thermometer or underarm thermometer?

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Ear: Ear thermometer's are more accurate.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/16/2013

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Rectal: More accurate is rectal temp.

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Hi. My baby is 16 months old. His ear temperature is 37.7, down from 38.1 degrees Celsius. His armpit temperature is 37 degrees Celsius. Is this serious? What should we do?

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