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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa018.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/fever---how-to-take-the-temperature/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/fever---how-to-take-the-temperature/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.seattlechildrens.org\/conditions\/a-z\/fever---how-to-take-the-temperature\/","crawl_time":1775341559,"first_indexed_time":1740507874,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,seattlechildrens!www,\/conditions\/a-z\/fever---how-to-take-the-temperature\/ s443","src_root_hash":"14744512740537047218","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Fever - How to Take the Temperature","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"When Does Your Child Have a Fever ?\nAverage body temperature is around 98.6° F (37.0° C)\nA fever is an elevated body temperature with these readings:\nRectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher\nOral (mouth) temperature:  100° F (37.8° C) or higher\nUnder the arm (armpit) temperature:  99° F (37.2° C) or higher\nCaution: ear temperatures are not accurate before 6 months of age\nWhere to Take the Temperature\nRectal temps are the most accurate. Forehead temps are the next most accurate. Oral and ear temps are also accurate if done properly. Temps done in the armpit are the least accurate. Armpit temps are useful for screening at any age.\nAge under 3 months old (90 days old).\nAn armpit temp is the safest and is good for screening. If the armpit temp is higher than 99° F (37.2° C), re-check it. Use a rectal reading. Reason: if young babies have a fever, they need to see a doctor now. New research shows that forehead temps may also be accurate under 3 months of age.\nAge 3 months to 4 years old.\nRectal or forehead temps are accurate. An ear thermometer can be used after 6 months old. An armpit temp is good for screening if it is taken right.\nAge 4 years and older.\nSafe to take the temp orally (by mouth). Ear and forehead thermometers are also good.\nDigital (electronic) thermometers are easily found in stores. They do not cost very much. They can be used for rectal, armpit and oral temps. Most of them give an accurate temp in 10 seconds or less. The AAP suggests you replace any glass thermometer in the house with one of these products.\nRectal Temperature: How to Take\nAge: birth to 4 years old\nHave your child lie stomach down on your lap. Another way is on the back with the legs pulled up to the chest.\nPut some petroleum jelly on the end of the thermometer and the anus.\nSlide the thermometer gently into the anus no more than 1 inch. If your child is less than 6 months old, put it in no more than &frac12; inch. That means until you can no longer see the silver tip.\nBe gentle. There should not be any resistance. If there is, stop.\nHold your child still. Leave a digital thermometer in until it beeps (about 10 seconds).\nYour child has a fever if the rectal temp is higher than 100.4° F (38° C).\nWarning: do not take rectal temperatures in young children with leukemia or other cancers. Also avoid in other children with weak immune systems such as organ transplant, HIV or sickle cell disease.\nArmpit Temperature: How to Take\nAge: any age for screening\nPut the tip of the thermometer in an armpit. Make sure the armpit is dry.\nClose the armpit by holding the elbow against the chest. Do this until it beeps (about 10 seconds). The tip of the thermometer must stay covered by skin.\nYour child has a fever if the armpit temp is higher than 99.0° F (37.2° C). If you have any doubt, take your child's temp by rectum or forehead.\nOral Temperature: How to Take\nAge: 4 years and older\nIf your child had a cold or hot drink, wait 30 minutes.\nPut the thermometer under one side of the tongue towards the back. It's important to put the tip in the right place.\nHave your child hold the thermometer with his lips and fingers. Don't use the teeth to keep in place. Keep the lips sealed until it beeps (about 10 seconds).\nYour child has a fever if the temp is higher than 100° F (37.8° C).\nEar Temperature: How to Take\nAge: 6 months and older (not accurate before 6 months)\nThis thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the eardrum.\nA correct temp depends on pulling the ear backward. Pull back and up if over 1 year old.\nThen aim the tip of the ear probe between the opposite eye and ear.\nParents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort.\nCaution: being outdoors on a cold day will cause a low reading. Your child needs to be inside for 15 minutes before taking the temp. Earwax, ear infections and ear tubes do not keep from getting correct readings.\nForehead Touch Temperature: How to Take\nAge: any age\nThis thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the temporal artery. This blood vessel runs across the forehead just below the skin.\nThis is the one most used in hospitals and doctors' offices.\nPlace the sensor head at the center of the forehead touching the skin.\nSlowly slide the thermometer across the forehead toward the top of the ear. Keep it in contact with the skin.\nStop when you reach the hairline.\nRead your child's temp on the display screen.\nNote: some newer forehead thermometers don't need to slide across the forehead. Follow the box directions on how to take the temp.\nUsed in more doctor's offices than any other thermometer.\nParents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort.\nCaution: forehead temperatures must be digital. Forehead strips are not accurate.\nForehead No-Touch Temperature: How to Take\nAge: any age\nAim the thermometer at the center of the forehead.\nStay less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) away. Do not touch the forehead.\nDo not move the thermometer.\nPress the measurement button.\nLast Reviewed: 05\/01\/2025\nLast Revised: 03\/04\/2025\nCopyright 2000-2025 Schmitt Pediatric Guidelines LLC.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to navigation menu](https:\/\/www.seattlechildrens.org\/conditions\/a-z\/fever---how-to-take-the-temperature\/#nav) [Skip to content](https:\/\/www.seattlechildrens.org\/conditions\/a-z\/fever---how-to-take-the-temperature\/#main-content)\n\n- [MyChart](https:\/\/www.seattlechildrens.org\/patients-families\/mychart\/ \"MyChart\")\n- [Telemedicine](https:\/\/www.seattlechildrens.org\/clinics\/telemedicine\/ \"Telemedicine\")\n- [Healthcare Professionals](https:\/\/www.seattlechildrens.org\/healthcare-professionals\/ \"Healthcare Professionals\")\n- [Careers](https:\/\/www.seattlechildrens.org\/careers\/ \"Careers\")\n- [Alerts](https:\/\/www.seattlechildrens.org\/conditions\/a-z\/fever---how-to-take-the-temperature\/#sitewide-alerts \"Alerts\")\n- [Donate Now](https:\/\/give.seattlechildrens.org\/give\/284150\/#!\/donation\/checkout?c_src=dotorg&c_src2=global-donate-button \"Donate Now\")\n\n- [I want to …](https:\/\/www.seattlechildrens.org\/conditions\/a-z\/fever---how-to-take-the-temperature\/)\n  - 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Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher\n  - Oral (mouth) temperature: 100° F (37.8° C) or higher\n  - Under the arm (armpit) temperature: 99° F (37.2° C) or higher\n- Caution: ear temperatures are not accurate before 6 months of age\n### Where to Take the Temperature\n- Rectal temps are the most accurate. Forehead temps are the next most accurate. Oral and ear temps are also accurate if done properly. Temps done in the armpit are the least accurate. Armpit temps are useful for screening at any age.\n- **Age under 3 months old (90 days old).** An armpit temp is the safest and is good for screening. If the armpit temp is higher than 99° F (37.2° C), re-check it. Use a rectal reading. Reason: if young babies have a fever, they need to see a doctor now. New research shows that forehead temps may also be accurate under 3 months of age.\n- **Age 3 months to 4 years old.** Rectal or forehead temps are accurate. An ear thermometer can be used after 6 months old. An armpit temp is good for screening if it is taken right.\n- **Age 4 years and older.** Safe to take the temp orally (by mouth). Ear and forehead thermometers are also good.\n- Digital (electronic) thermometers are easily found in stores. They do not cost very much. They can be used for rectal, armpit and oral temps. Most of them give an accurate temp in 10 seconds or less. The AAP suggests you replace any glass thermometer in the house with one of these products.\n### Rectal Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: birth to 4 years old\n- Have your child lie stomach down on your lap. Another way is on the back with the legs pulled up to the chest.\n- Put some petroleum jelly on the end of the thermometer and the anus.\n- Slide the thermometer gently into the anus no more than 1 inch. If your child is less than 6 months old, put it in no more than \\&frac12; inch. That means until you can no longer see the silver tip.\n- Be gentle. There should not be any resistance. If there is, stop.\n- Hold your child still. Leave a digital thermometer in until it beeps (about 10 seconds).\n- Your child has a fever if the rectal temp is higher than 100.4° F (38° C).\n- Warning: do not take rectal temperatures in young children with leukemia or other cancers. Also avoid in other children with weak immune systems such as organ transplant, HIV or sickle cell disease.\n### Armpit Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: any age for screening\n- Put the tip of the thermometer in an armpit. Make sure the armpit is dry.\n- Close the armpit by holding the elbow against the chest. Do this until it beeps (about 10 seconds). The tip of the thermometer must stay covered by skin.\n- Your child has a fever if the armpit temp is higher than 99.0° F (37.2° C). If you have any doubt, take your child's temp by rectum or forehead.\n### Oral Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: 4 years and older\n- If your child had a cold or hot drink, wait 30 minutes.\n- Put the thermometer under one side of the tongue towards the back. It's important to put the tip in the right place.\n- Have your child hold the thermometer with his lips and fingers. Don't use the teeth to keep in place. Keep the lips sealed until it beeps (about 10 seconds).\n- Your child has a fever if the temp is higher than 100° F (37.8° C).\n### Ear Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: 6 months and older (not accurate before 6 months)\n- This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the eardrum.\n- A correct temp depends on pulling the ear backward. Pull back and up if over 1 year old.\n- Then aim the tip of the ear probe between the opposite eye and ear.\n- Parents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort.\n- Caution: being outdoors on a cold day will cause a low reading. Your child needs to be inside for 15 minutes before taking the temp. Earwax, ear infections and ear tubes do not keep from getting correct readings.\n### Forehead Touch Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: any age\n- This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the temporal artery. This blood vessel runs across the forehead just below the skin.\n- This is the one most used in hospitals and doctors' offices.\n- Place the sensor head at the center of the forehead touching the skin.\n- Slowly slide the thermometer across the forehead toward the top of the ear. Keep it in contact with the skin.\n- Stop when you reach the hairline.\n- Read your child's temp on the display screen.\n- Note: some newer forehead thermometers don't need to slide across the forehead. Follow the box directions on how to take the temp.\n- Used in more doctor's offices than any other thermometer.\n- Parents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort.\n- Caution: forehead temperatures must be digital. Forehead strips are not accurate.\n### Forehead No-Touch Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: any age\n- Aim the thermometer at the center of the forehead.\n- Stay less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) away. 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Financial assistance for medically necessary services is based on family income and hospital resources and is provided to children under age 21 whose primary residence is in Washington, Alaska, Montana or Idaho.","attrs_readable_markdown":"### When Does Your Child Have a Fever ?\n- Average body temperature is around 98.6° F (37.0° C)\n- A fever is an elevated body temperature with these readings:\n  - Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher\n  - Oral (mouth) temperature: 100° F (37.8° C) or higher\n  - Under the arm (armpit) temperature: 99° F (37.2° C) or higher\n- Caution: ear temperatures are not accurate before 6 months of age\n### Where to Take the Temperature\n- Rectal temps are the most accurate. Forehead temps are the next most accurate. Oral and ear temps are also accurate if done properly. Temps done in the armpit are the least accurate. Armpit temps are useful for screening at any age.\n- **Age under 3 months old (90 days old).** An armpit temp is the safest and is good for screening. If the armpit temp is higher than 99° F (37.2° C), re-check it. Use a rectal reading. Reason: if young babies have a fever, they need to see a doctor now. New research shows that forehead temps may also be accurate under 3 months of age.\n- **Age 3 months to 4 years old.** Rectal or forehead temps are accurate. An ear thermometer can be used after 6 months old. An armpit temp is good for screening if it is taken right.\n- **Age 4 years and older.** Safe to take the temp orally (by mouth). Ear and forehead thermometers are also good.\n- Digital (electronic) thermometers are easily found in stores. They do not cost very much. They can be used for rectal, armpit and oral temps. Most of them give an accurate temp in 10 seconds or less. The AAP suggests you replace any glass thermometer in the house with one of these products.\n### Rectal Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: birth to 4 years old\n- Have your child lie stomach down on your lap. Another way is on the back with the legs pulled up to the chest.\n- Put some petroleum jelly on the end of the thermometer and the anus.\n- Slide the thermometer gently into the anus no more than 1 inch. If your child is less than 6 months old, put it in no more than \\&frac12; inch. That means until you can no longer see the silver tip.\n- Be gentle. There should not be any resistance. If there is, stop.\n- Hold your child still. Leave a digital thermometer in until it beeps (about 10 seconds).\n- Your child has a fever if the rectal temp is higher than 100.4° F (38° C).\n- Warning: do not take rectal temperatures in young children with leukemia or other cancers. Also avoid in other children with weak immune systems such as organ transplant, HIV or sickle cell disease.\n### Armpit Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: any age for screening\n- Put the tip of the thermometer in an armpit. Make sure the armpit is dry.\n- Close the armpit by holding the elbow against the chest. Do this until it beeps (about 10 seconds). The tip of the thermometer must stay covered by skin.\n- Your child has a fever if the armpit temp is higher than 99.0° F (37.2° C). If you have any doubt, take your child's temp by rectum or forehead.\n### Oral Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: 4 years and older\n- If your child had a cold or hot drink, wait 30 minutes.\n- Put the thermometer under one side of the tongue towards the back. It's important to put the tip in the right place.\n- Have your child hold the thermometer with his lips and fingers. Don't use the teeth to keep in place. Keep the lips sealed until it beeps (about 10 seconds).\n- Your child has a fever if the temp is higher than 100° F (37.8° C).\n### Ear Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: 6 months and older (not accurate before 6 months)\n- This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the eardrum.\n- A correct temp depends on pulling the ear backward. Pull back and up if over 1 year old.\n- Then aim the tip of the ear probe between the opposite eye and ear.\n- Parents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort.\n- Caution: being outdoors on a cold day will cause a low reading. Your child needs to be inside for 15 minutes before taking the temp. Earwax, ear infections and ear tubes do not keep from getting correct readings.\n### Forehead Touch Temperature: How to Take\n- Age: any age\n- This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the temporal artery. 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Boilerpipe Text	When Does Your Child Have a Fever ? Average body temperature is around 98.6° F (37.0° C) A fever is an elevated body temperature with these readings: Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher Oral (mouth) temperature: 100° F (37.8° C) or higher Under the arm (armpit) temperature: 99° F (37.2° C) or higher Caution: ear temperatures are not accurate before 6 months of age Where to Take the Temperature Rectal temps are the most accurate. Forehead temps are the next most accurate. Oral and ear temps are also accurate if done properly. Temps done in the armpit are the least accurate. Armpit temps are useful for screening at any age. Age under 3 months old (90 days old). An armpit temp is the safest and is good for screening. If the armpit temp is higher than 99° F (37.2° C), re-check it. Use a rectal reading. Reason: if young babies have a fever, they need to see a doctor now. New research shows that forehead temps may also be accurate under 3 months of age. Age 3 months to 4 years old. Rectal or forehead temps are accurate. An ear thermometer can be used after 6 months old. An armpit temp is good for screening if it is taken right. Age 4 years and older. Safe to take the temp orally (by mouth). Ear and forehead thermometers are also good. Digital (electronic) thermometers are easily found in stores. They do not cost very much. They can be used for rectal, armpit and oral temps. Most of them give an accurate temp in 10 seconds or less. The AAP suggests you replace any glass thermometer in the house with one of these products. Rectal Temperature: How to Take Age: birth to 4 years old Have your child lie stomach down on your lap. Another way is on the back with the legs pulled up to the chest. Put some petroleum jelly on the end of the thermometer and the anus. Slide the thermometer gently into the anus no more than 1 inch. If your child is less than 6 months old, put it in no more than ½ inch. That means until you can no longer see the silver tip. Be gentle. There should not be any resistance. If there is, stop. Hold your child still. Leave a digital thermometer in until it beeps (about 10 seconds). Your child has a fever if the rectal temp is higher than 100.4° F (38° C). Warning: do not take rectal temperatures in young children with leukemia or other cancers. Also avoid in other children with weak immune systems such as organ transplant, HIV or sickle cell disease. Armpit Temperature: How to Take Age: any age for screening Put the tip of the thermometer in an armpit. Make sure the armpit is dry. Close the armpit by holding the elbow against the chest. Do this until it beeps (about 10 seconds). The tip of the thermometer must stay covered by skin. Your child has a fever if the armpit temp is higher than 99.0° F (37.2° C). If you have any doubt, take your child's temp by rectum or forehead. Oral Temperature: How to Take Age: 4 years and older If your child had a cold or hot drink, wait 30 minutes. Put the thermometer under one side of the tongue towards the back. It's important to put the tip in the right place. Have your child hold the thermometer with his lips and fingers. Don't use the teeth to keep in place. Keep the lips sealed until it beeps (about 10 seconds). Your child has a fever if the temp is higher than 100° F (37.8° C). Ear Temperature: How to Take Age: 6 months and older (not accurate before 6 months) This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the eardrum. A correct temp depends on pulling the ear backward. Pull back and up if over 1 year old. Then aim the tip of the ear probe between the opposite eye and ear. Parents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort. Caution: being outdoors on a cold day will cause a low reading. Your child needs to be inside for 15 minutes before taking the temp. Earwax, ear infections and ear tubes do not keep from getting correct readings. Forehead Touch Temperature: How to Take Age: any age This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the temporal artery. This blood vessel runs across the forehead just below the skin. This is the one most used in hospitals and doctors' offices. Place the sensor head at the center of the forehead touching the skin. Slowly slide the thermometer across the forehead toward the top of the ear. Keep it in contact with the skin. Stop when you reach the hairline. Read your child's temp on the display screen. Note: some newer forehead thermometers don't need to slide across the forehead. Follow the box directions on how to take the temp. Used in more doctor's offices than any other thermometer. Parents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort. Caution: forehead temperatures must be digital. Forehead strips are not accurate. Forehead No-Touch Temperature: How to Take Age: any age Aim the thermometer at the center of the forehead. Stay less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) away. Do not touch the forehead. Do not move the thermometer. Press the measurement button. Last Reviewed: 05/01/2025 Last Revised: 03/04/2025 Copyright 2000-2025 Schmitt Pediatric Guidelines LLC.
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- Average body temperature is around 98.6° F (37.0° C) - A fever is an elevated body temperature with these readings: - Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher - Oral (mouth) temperature: 100° F (37.8° C) or higher - Under the arm (armpit) temperature: 99° F (37.2° C) or higher - Caution: ear temperatures are not accurate before 6 months of age ### Where to Take the Temperature - Rectal temps are the most accurate. Forehead temps are the next most accurate. Oral and ear temps are also accurate if done properly. Temps done in the armpit are the least accurate. Armpit temps are useful for screening at any age. - Age under 3 months old (90 days old). An armpit temp is the safest and is good for screening. If the armpit temp is higher than 99° F (37.2° C), re-check it. Use a rectal reading. Reason: if young babies have a fever, they need to see a doctor now. New research shows that forehead temps may also be accurate under 3 months of age. - Age 3 months to 4 years old. Rectal or forehead temps are accurate. An ear thermometer can be used after 6 months old. An armpit temp is good for screening if it is taken right. - Age 4 years and older. Safe to take the temp orally (by mouth). Ear and forehead thermometers are also good. - Digital (electronic) thermometers are easily found in stores. They do not cost very much. They can be used for rectal, armpit and oral temps. Most of them give an accurate temp in 10 seconds or less. The AAP suggests you replace any glass thermometer in the house with one of these products. ### Rectal Temperature: How to Take - Age: birth to 4 years old - Have your child lie stomach down on your lap. Another way is on the back with the legs pulled up to the chest. - Put some petroleum jelly on the end of the thermometer and the anus. - Slide the thermometer gently into the anus no more than 1 inch. If your child is less than 6 months old, put it in no more than \½ inch. That means until you can no longer see the silver tip. - Be gentle. There should not be any resistance. If there is, stop. - Hold your child still. Leave a digital thermometer in until it beeps (about 10 seconds). - Your child has a fever if the rectal temp is higher than 100.4° F (38° C). - Warning: do not take rectal temperatures in young children with leukemia or other cancers. Also avoid in other children with weak immune systems such as organ transplant, HIV or sickle cell disease. ### Armpit Temperature: How to Take - Age: any age for screening - Put the tip of the thermometer in an armpit. Make sure the armpit is dry. - Close the armpit by holding the elbow against the chest. Do this until it beeps (about 10 seconds). The tip of the thermometer must stay covered by skin. - Your child has a fever if the armpit temp is higher than 99.0° F (37.2° C). If you have any doubt, take your child's temp by rectum or forehead. ### Oral Temperature: How to Take - Age: 4 years and older - If your child had a cold or hot drink, wait 30 minutes. - Put the thermometer under one side of the tongue towards the back. It's important to put the tip in the right place. - Have your child hold the thermometer with his lips and fingers. Don't use the teeth to keep in place. Keep the lips sealed until it beeps (about 10 seconds). - Your child has a fever if the temp is higher than 100° F (37.8° C). ### Ear Temperature: How to Take - Age: 6 months and older (not accurate before 6 months) - This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the eardrum. - A correct temp depends on pulling the ear backward. Pull back and up if over 1 year old. - Then aim the tip of the ear probe between the opposite eye and ear. - Parents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort. - Caution: being outdoors on a cold day will cause a low reading. Your child needs to be inside for 15 minutes before taking the temp. Earwax, ear infections and ear tubes do not keep from getting correct readings. ### Forehead Touch Temperature: How to Take - Age: any age - This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the temporal artery. This blood vessel runs across the forehead just below the skin. - This is the one most used in hospitals and doctors' offices. - Place the sensor head at the center of the forehead touching the skin. - Slowly slide the thermometer across the forehead toward the top of the ear. Keep it in contact with the skin. - Stop when you reach the hairline. - Read your child's temp on the display screen. - Note: some newer forehead thermometers don't need to slide across the forehead. Follow the box directions on how to take the temp. - Used in more doctor's offices than any other thermometer. - Parents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort. - Caution: forehead temperatures must be digital. Forehead strips are not accurate. ### Forehead No-Touch Temperature: How to Take - Age: any age - Aim the thermometer at the center of the forehead. - Stay less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) away. 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Readable Markdown	### When Does Your Child Have a Fever ? - Average body temperature is around 98.6° F (37.0° C) - A fever is an elevated body temperature with these readings: - Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher - Oral (mouth) temperature: 100° F (37.8° C) or higher - Under the arm (armpit) temperature: 99° F (37.2° C) or higher - Caution: ear temperatures are not accurate before 6 months of age ### Where to Take the Temperature - Rectal temps are the most accurate. Forehead temps are the next most accurate. Oral and ear temps are also accurate if done properly. Temps done in the armpit are the least accurate. Armpit temps are useful for screening at any age. - Age under 3 months old (90 days old). An armpit temp is the safest and is good for screening. If the armpit temp is higher than 99° F (37.2° C), re-check it. Use a rectal reading. Reason: if young babies have a fever, they need to see a doctor now. New research shows that forehead temps may also be accurate under 3 months of age. - Age 3 months to 4 years old. Rectal or forehead temps are accurate. An ear thermometer can be used after 6 months old. An armpit temp is good for screening if it is taken right. - Age 4 years and older. Safe to take the temp orally (by mouth). Ear and forehead thermometers are also good. - Digital (electronic) thermometers are easily found in stores. They do not cost very much. They can be used for rectal, armpit and oral temps. Most of them give an accurate temp in 10 seconds or less. The AAP suggests you replace any glass thermometer in the house with one of these products. ### Rectal Temperature: How to Take - Age: birth to 4 years old - Have your child lie stomach down on your lap. Another way is on the back with the legs pulled up to the chest. - Put some petroleum jelly on the end of the thermometer and the anus. - Slide the thermometer gently into the anus no more than 1 inch. If your child is less than 6 months old, put it in no more than \½ inch. That means until you can no longer see the silver tip. - Be gentle. There should not be any resistance. If there is, stop. - Hold your child still. Leave a digital thermometer in until it beeps (about 10 seconds). - Your child has a fever if the rectal temp is higher than 100.4° F (38° C). - Warning: do not take rectal temperatures in young children with leukemia or other cancers. Also avoid in other children with weak immune systems such as organ transplant, HIV or sickle cell disease. ### Armpit Temperature: How to Take - Age: any age for screening - Put the tip of the thermometer in an armpit. Make sure the armpit is dry. - Close the armpit by holding the elbow against the chest. Do this until it beeps (about 10 seconds). The tip of the thermometer must stay covered by skin. - Your child has a fever if the armpit temp is higher than 99.0° F (37.2° C). If you have any doubt, take your child's temp by rectum or forehead. ### Oral Temperature: How to Take - Age: 4 years and older - If your child had a cold or hot drink, wait 30 minutes. - Put the thermometer under one side of the tongue towards the back. It's important to put the tip in the right place. - Have your child hold the thermometer with his lips and fingers. Don't use the teeth to keep in place. Keep the lips sealed until it beeps (about 10 seconds). - Your child has a fever if the temp is higher than 100° F (37.8° C). ### Ear Temperature: How to Take - Age: 6 months and older (not accurate before 6 months) - This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the eardrum. - A correct temp depends on pulling the ear backward. Pull back and up if over 1 year old. - Then aim the tip of the ear probe between the opposite eye and ear. - Parents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort. - Caution: being outdoors on a cold day will cause a low reading. Your child needs to be inside for 15 minutes before taking the temp. Earwax, ear infections and ear tubes do not keep from getting correct readings. ### Forehead Touch Temperature: How to Take - Age: any age - This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the temporal artery. This blood vessel runs across the forehead just below the skin. - This is the one most used in hospitals and doctors' offices. - Place the sensor head at the center of the forehead touching the skin. - Slowly slide the thermometer across the forehead toward the top of the ear. Keep it in contact with the skin. - Stop when you reach the hairline. - Read your child's temp on the display screen. - Note: some newer forehead thermometers don't need to slide across the forehead. Follow the box directions on how to take the temp. - Used in more doctor's offices than any other thermometer. - Parents like this thermometer because it takes less than 2 seconds. It also does not need the child to cooperate. It does not cause any discomfort. - Caution: forehead temperatures must be digital. Forehead strips are not accurate. ### Forehead No-Touch Temperature: How to Take - Age: any age - Aim the thermometer at the center of the forehead. - Stay less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) away. Do not touch the forehead. - Do not move the thermometer. - Press the measurement button. Last Reviewed: 05/01/2025 Last Revised: 03/04/2025 Copyright 2000-2025 Schmitt Pediatric Guidelines LLC.
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