What is Thermometer type and accuracy?
Contact oral/axial thermometers are most accurate; infrared forehead/ear types are faster but sensitive to technique.
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'Non-contact' fever checkers used as the only diagnostic tool.
Thermometer type and accuracy when buying a home medical devices
Contact oral/axial thermometers are most accurate; infrared forehead/ear types are faster but sensitive to technique.
Why it matters: Forehead readings on sweaty skin or ear readings with wrong probe depth can be off by a degree.
Look for: 'Non-contact' fever checkers used as the only diagnostic tool.
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