My husband apparently ran a fever for many days, but the digital oral thermometer never registered above 100 degrees F, and often much lower. He got sick enough to go to the hospital where he clocked in at 102 degrees-plus. Going forward, what is a reliable tool that I can use to take his (and my) temp? something not too expensive
I have a good old fashioned alcohol, not mercury one that works well. I used to have an electric one, but the batteries were always running down when I really needed it. I had to ask my pharmacy to bring them in for me as most people want fancy ones.
I generally am very good at recognizing a fever without a thermometer, except in myself. Last summer I was feeling poorly, so much so that I was given a covid test. I was not coughing, but I had a low grade fever (I had not felt warm and had not taken my temp).
I can tell when someone is running a fever. Eyes are glassy and they are hot to the touch. Thats when I get out the thermometer. You can place them in the armpit. And like Zippy said, rectal is the most accurate.
Bumholes don't lie.
This is the one we bought. It has very good reviews --
https://smile.amazon.com/iHealth-Thermometer-Vibration-Notification-Thermopile/dp/B075QQ8VZW/ref=sr_1_10?crid=39S9GRYFFVEVL&dchild=1&keywords=forehead+thermometer+for+adults&qid=1612922271&sprefix=forehead+%2Caps%2C286&sr=8-10