Baby care & child health · 1-minute read
How to take a child's temperature
A number is more useful than guessing by touch. Keep a short record so another caregiver can understand what happened.
Three practical points
- Use a digital thermometer under the armpit, following its instructions.
- Write down the reading, time and how your child is behaving. Keep the thermometer's leaflet with the device.
- If a bath or heavy wrapping may have affected the reading, wait a few minutes before checking again.
In the Philippines, contact your usual health center, pharmacist or appropriate clinician for individual advice. Service availability and fees vary; ask the provider directly.
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General education only. This article has not yet been clinically reviewed and is not a diagnosis, personalized treatment plan or accredited CPD activity.