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2. Medical thermometer - Wikipedia

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   A medical thermometer or clinical thermometer is a device used for measuring the body temperature of a human or other animal. The tip of the thermometer is inserted into the mouth under the tongue (oral or sub-lingual temperature), under the armpit (axillary temperature), into the rectum via the anus (rectal temperature), into the ear (tympanic temperature), or on the forehead (temporal ...

3. Rectal thermometry - Wikipedia

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   The precise history of rectal thermometry is largely unknown, but medical thermometers have long been made in a tube shape that fits into the anus. Medical literature shows the practice dating back to at least the 18th century, and it is probable that rectal thermometry was thought to be a safer alternative to oral temperature-taking, due to the use of mercury and other toxic chemicals in ...

4. Human body temperature - Wikipedia

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   A medical thermometer showing a temperature reading of 38.7 °C (101.7 °F) Taking a human's temperature is an initial part of a full clinical examination. There are various types of medical thermometers, as well as sites used for measurement, including: In the rectum (rectal temperature) In the mouth (oral temperature)

5. This Is The Best Place To Put A Thermometer In A Turkey - AOL

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   Instant-read thermometers provide quick, accurate readings, probe thermometers are best for oven-roasting, digital thermometers offer precise results and alarms, and traditional dial thermometers ...

6. IBS is more common than many realize. Here's how these ... - AOL

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   Stomach pain or tummy troubles are among the most common ailments that affect children and adults alike. Feelings of bloating, cramping, constipation or nausea often occur because of something ...

7. Your winter illness guide: Why norovirus and RSV are on the ...

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   Weber says that as of Nov. 4, 40% of adults over age 75 and 32% of adults ages 60 to 74 who are at increased risk for RSV had gotten the RSV vaccine. There aren’t any antivirals for RSV, ...