so that the reading is accurate. To take your temperature orally, do the following: Ear Ear thermometers, also known as tympanic thermometers, measure the infrared heat waves from the eardrum.

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Rectal temperatures are the most accurate for this age group. For child aged above three months to five years, you can use an armpit, ear (tympanic), or forehead (temporal artery) thermometer.