I have used a LOT of different thermometers in a household with three daughters who used to have frequent sinus infections and a husband who really likes data, if you know what I mean.
Comparing Different Types of Thermometers:
Rectal temperatures are the most accurate, but they involve quite a bit of effort, particularly if I am checking high fevers frequently, which is what we did this past February/March when the flu wreaked havoc in our house. Older rectal thermometers in the home may contain mercury, which is no longer recommended due to safety reasons.
Axillary temperatures are easier, but...
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