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Mom of a 6 yr 1 m old girl4 years ago

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I'm currently using Hicks mercury thermometer so how much minute should it be kept underarm of the baby to check fever

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. to check the temperature of the baby in the axilla you have to keep the temper thermometer at least for 2 minutes and add one degree extra for the temperature reading

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