There are additional options available. to rpm which are detailed in the rpm(8) man page. The contents of the rpm(8) man. page should be thoroughly understood by the System Administrator. Return to: RedHawk Linux Frequently Asked Questions.
You can assess a fever based on symptoms without a thermometer while also looking at potential causative factors. So things to look out for are feeling extremely hot causing whole body sweats, followed by feeling insatiably cold, requiring layers of bedding and experiencing whole body shaking (rigors).
When should I NOT use an ear thermometer? Ear thermometers will give you an incorrect and low reading if there is wax in the ear of the person having their temperature checked. Do not use an ear thermometer when a person has a sore ear, an ear infection, or if they just had ear surgery.