Taking a Child's Temperature by Mouth

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8 steps for taking your child's temperature by mouth

Online Medical Reviewer: Chelsey Schilling BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Jessica Gotwals RN BSN MPH

Date Last Reviewed: 5/1/2025

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