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A rectal thermometer is the most accurate way to take a temperature.
To take a rectal temperature:
Current as of: November 14, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - PediatricsThomas M. Bailey MD - Family MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineMartin J. Gabica MD - Family MedicineKathleen Romito MD - Family MedicineDavid Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics & Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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