Collierville, TN. Collierville, TN is another city in the southwest of the state to make our list of safe cities. Bordering Mississippi, it is a suburb of Memphis. With impressive shopping, a hospital of its own and a rich heritage, it is a favorite in the area for families.
Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4 FÂ° (38.0Â° C) or higher. Oral (Mouth) temperature: 100Â° F (37.8Â° C) or higher. Under the arm (Armpit) temperature: 99Â° F (37.2Â° C) or higher. Caution: Ear temperatures are not accurate before 6 months of age.
The way temporal artery thermometers determine temperature is quite sophisticated, but essentially the reading is based on an artery that is close to the surface of the skin in the forehead. How to take an armpit temperature. Some doctors recommend taking a baby's temperature in the armpit. This is called the axillary temperature. It's easy, convenient, and safe, and all you need is a regular digital thermometer. The downside is that an armpit reading is far less accurate than other methods.