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Mom of a 5 yr 7 m old boy4 years ago

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Hi, should I add 1 degree while taking temperature of my 1 year son from armpit?

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SowmiyaMom of a 2 yr 8 m old girl2 years ago

A. Yes

Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. Yes u can add one degree. If u r taking oral temperature then 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the normal temperature. If u are taking under the arm pit it can be one degree less and the rectal temperature can be one degree high.

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