hai,plz tell me what is the difference between digital and forehead thermometer, which should we use to find temperature in kids,and also tell how to use it,I'm totally confused in using both thermometers,one showing 99,and other showing 97,dono whether my kid having fever or not,but he is active and normal having his daily routine asusal

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. infrared thermometer are good,regarding this further you can dicuss with the doctor if any more queries or doubts are there to be cleared . He will give you all the explanation and advise as needed.

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