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Guardian of a 7 yr 6 m old girl4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert sir do we add 1 degree in axillary temperature measurement of child...?

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. if your checking the temperature of the baby in the axilla you had to add one degree + to the temperature if your checking the temperature in the mouth it is the same temperature

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