An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5F (0.3C) to 1F (0.6C) higher than an oral temperature. An armpit (axillary) temperature is usually 0.5F (0.3C) to 1F (0.6C) lower than an oral temperature.
Fever Temperatures: Accuracy and Comparison - Topic ...
Above taken from an ear thermometer inquiry and readily available info....
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I use an ear thermometer for a quick test. If it comes out high (in the past when I was wondering, pre covid), I go to the oral thermometer. It usually has to approach 100 or more on the ear before I will show more than normal with the oral thermometer. A little more than normal does not constitute a true fever. It got to the point that I did not check with an oral until the ear got over 100 degrees. But usually, you "know" if you have a fever by the way you feel.
Fever Temperatures: Accuracy and Comparison - Topic ...
Above taken from an ear thermometer inquiry and readily available info....
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I use an ear thermometer for a quick test. If it comes out high (in the past when I was wondering, pre covid), I go to the oral thermometer. It usually has to approach 100 or more on the ear before I will show more than normal with the oral thermometer. A little more than normal does not constitute a true fever. It got to the point that I did not check with an oral until the ear got over 100 degrees. But usually, you "know" if you have a fever by the way you feel.