After a thermometer has been used to take a rectal temperature, do not use it to take an oral temperature.
Make sure that the rectal thermometer is clearly marked so that it is not used orally. For example, you could label your rectal thermometer with an "R" and your oral thermometer with an "O". How should I take an adult’s temperature? Take an adult’s temperature by mouth, in the ear or under the armpit.
The armpit method is less accurate and is normally only used if the person is extremely drowsy or not clear mentally. Follow the same methods used for taking a child’s temperature. What is a normal temperature? Temperatures may vary throughout the day, rising as much as 1 degree in the morning and reaching a maximum during the late afternoon. Mild increases may be caused by exercising, too much clothing or bedding, taking a hot bath or being outside in hot weather.
When a child is sick with an infection, it is normal to have a fever (temperature higher than 38ºC (100.4ºF)). A fever is part of the normal process of fighting an infection.
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