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 third way of taking the temperature, is under the arm. (Called an axillary temperature.) Make sure the reading part of the thermometer is centered in the middle of the arm pit. Have the person hold their arm firmly against their body for one minute, (or until thermometer beeps).*Add* one degree to an axillary temperature to make it accurate.Note: this is not very accurate in people who are extremely thin, or who have had their arms in the air for a period of time.Nor is it accurate to obtain a temperature on someone who has hypothermia.ave the person hold their arm firmly against their body for one minute, (or until thermometer beeps). *Add* one degree to an axillary temperature to make it accurate. Note: this is not very accurate in people who are extremely thin, or who have had their arms in the air for a period of time.