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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 3 MIN

The Basics: How to Accurately Take a Baby's Temperature

from Healthy Kids Zone

When your baby feels warm, it does not always mean they have a fever. A baby's age and how you take their temperature matter more than you think. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why certain thermometers are more reliable than others, when to use rectal vs temporal scans, and how to interpret different readings depending on your child’s age.

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