Different Ways to Take Your Temperature: A Comprehensive Guide

1. Oral temperature

Taken under the tongue (most accurate)

2. Rectal temperature

Taken on the right/left side of the rectal wall

3. Axillary (armpit) temperature

Taken in the skin fold, with arm held against the body, for three minutes

4. Tympanic (ear) temperature

Taken in the ear canal, with a specialized thermometer

5. Temporal artery (forehead) temperature

Taken on the forehead from a device that has a disposable probe cover