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Mom of 2 children4 years ago

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Hi Sir small clarification needed while we are checking temperature in digital thermometer at under arm of the body, do we need to add plus 1 for the reading?

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Author of questionMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. So if we check temperature in under arm then no need to add 1 degree to the reading. right sir.

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. generally in axillary temperature you had add one degree extra for accuracy if it is recorded in the mouth there is no need to add any degree . .

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