Place a new probe cover on the tip of the thermometer. Gently pull out your child's ear out to open it more. Place the tip of the thermometer in your child's ear. Release their ear and turn the thermometer on. Wait until the thermometer makes a beeping sound to know that it has successfully taken your child's temperature. Remove the thermometer. Read the temperature on the thermometer. Remove and dispose of the probe cover.
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Online Medical Reviewer: Adler, Liora, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN
Date Last Reviewed: 07/01/2021
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