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Last Revised: 01/13/2022 Copyright 2000-2022 Schmitt Pediatric Guidelines LLC. How long do you keep a thermometer under your tongue to take your temperature?You should keep your mouth closed during this time. Place the thermometer tip under the tongue. Hold the thermometer in the same spot for about 40 seconds. Readings will continue to increase and the F (or C) symbol will flash during measurement.
How do you check temperature with a digital thermometer?To use a digital thermometer:. Clean the tip with cold water and soap, then rinse it.. Turn the thermometer on.. Put the tip under your tongue, towards the back of your mouth.. Close your lips around the thermometer.. Wait until it beeps or flashes.. Check the temperature on the display.. |