The electronic or infrared ear thermometer is fast and accurate if used correctly
You can use it in older children but not in young babies. There are a number of brands. They are more expensive than digital thermometers.
Read the instructions for your thermometer to find out how to turn it on and take the reading. When placing the measuring end in the ear, be gentle. You do not have to push it far into the ear canal, just at the entrance.
Around 37ºC is normal body temperature for children and adults.
- Fever: A fever is represented by a temperature in the 38–38.9ºC range.
- High fever: A high fever is represented by a temperature of 39ºC or above.
Most fevers aren’t life-threatening, but sometimes you need to seek medical advice.
Babies – if your baby is under 3 months old and has a fever, you should always see a doctor.
Children – a viral infection (such as a cold) is usually the cause of a fever. Fever by itself does not tell you whether your child is seriously sick. If your แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ child looks unwell and you are worried, take them to a doctor whether they have a fever or not. Learn more about fever in children.
Anyone – see your doctor or go to an emergency department immediately if you notice the following symptoms with a fever: severe headache, infrared ear thermometer stiff neck and light hurts your eyes. Read more about meningitis.
Pregnant people – If you’re pregnant and have a fever, check with your midwife, doctor or nurse before you take any medicines. If your fever lasts for infrared ear thermometer longer than a day, check with your midwife, doctor or nurse. Read more about pregnancy and body temperature.
People with weakened immunity (immunocompromised) – contact your doctor immediately if you have a fever and have a weakened immune system, eg, from having cancer or an organ transplant or if you are HIV positive. Read more about fever.