i check my 9 month old temperature by digital thermometer it shows 101 temperature but when i check with glass thermometer it shows 98.1 ... than what is accurate I can’t understand

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. check the temperature in the axle of the baby if the temperature is more than 99 degrees Fahrenheit then definitely it is fever otherwise it is normal body temperature no need of medicines

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