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How to take your temperature

Ear temperature

A digital ear thermometer uses an infrared ray to measure the temperature inside the ear canal.

  1. Turn on the digital thermometer. Gently place it in your ear canal no further than indicated by the instructions that came with the device.
  2. Hold the thermometer tightly in place until you hear the thermometer beep indicating it's done.
  3. Remove the thermometer and read the number.