Do you really need one of those fancy forehead thermometers? Healthcare professionals weigh in
Photo: NBC With cold and flu season dragging on as we await springtime — not to mention rising anxiety over the spreading coronavirus — you might find yourself breaking out the thermometer at the first sign of illness. It’s important to remember that temperature is only one factor in assessing health. “Taking a temperature is more of an art than a science,” says Michael Richardson, a doctor of family medicine at One Medical.
Best forehead thermometer Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer $40 When it comes to convenience, especially for children, experts agree you can’t beat a forehead thermometer, which measures temperature through an infrared scanner. Pharmacist Joanna Lewis of the Pharmacist’s Guide uses the Exergen with her own children because it ensures she gets an accurate reading almost instantly without her little ones “wiggling around.
$10 at Walmart Buy Best smart thermometer Kinsa Smart Thermometer $22 now 9% off $20 For a thermometer that makes it easy to track temperature over time, giving you context to each measurement, Timothy Aungst, pharmacist and founder of The Digital Apothecary, likes the Kinsa, which syncs to an app on your phone via Bluetooth.
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