TABLE 1
Recommended use of thermometers in children
Age Method Rationale
Infants under the
age of 4 weeks
Electronic thermometer in the axilla. As accurate as rectal measurement,
but less risk of injury.
Children aged 4
weeks and above
Electronic thermometer in the axilla.
Chemical dot thermometer in the axilla.
Infrared tympanic thermometer (ear).
Well tolerated by children, with