For an Oral Temperature?

The normal oral temperature for adults is about 98.6° F (37° C). The normal oral temperature for a child is between 97.6° and 99.3° F (36.4° and 37.4° C). The normal oral temperature for older persons is 98.2° F (36.8° C).

Do you add or subtract for oral temp?

Oral and axillary temperature readings are about ½° to 1°F (. 3°C to . 6°C) below rectal. Add these numbers to oral and axillary temperature readings for the most accurate reading.

What should an oral temperature be?

Most people think a normal body temperature is an oral temperature (by mouth) of 37°C (98.6°F). This is an average of normal body temperatures. Your normal temperature may actually be 0.6°C (1°F) or more above or below this.

Marcus Vance

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