For children younger than 3 years, rectal temperature is a gold standard to check for temperature changes in the body. If the rectal temperature increases to 38 degrees Celcius, it is considered a fever. If the baby is immunocompromised, this type of temperature measuring system is not recommended as it can cause bacterial infestation.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Theanal temperature is the best way to measure the core temperature of the body.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The body parts that are covered continuously may have a little higher temperature record than the exposed body part.
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