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Taking a Child's Temperature Under the Arm

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8 steps for taking your child's temperature under the arm

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Online Medical Reviewer: Amy Finke RN BSN

Online Medical Reviewer: L Renee Watson MSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Liora C Adler MD

Date Last Reviewed: 05/01/2025

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