Patient's question:
The child cannot place the thermometer in the mouth, so it must be placed in the armpit or rectum. Some people say to add 0.5 degrees, but I don't know if it's correct to add it or not. Please advise.Doctor's answer:
Children usually take five minutes to measure their body temperature. Body temperature is typically measured at three parts: the mouth, armpit, and rectum. Normal body temperature is between 36.5℃ and 37.5℃ at the rectum; between 36.2℃ and 37.3℃ at the mouth; and between 35.9℃ and 37.2℃ at the armpit.If a child is troubled by neonatal diseases, parents must take them to a doctor immediately for treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. Timely and appropriate treatment is essential. For parents, it is important to provide the child with enough care and attention, and to do everything possible to help them receive timely medical treatment.