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@chhow Certain thermometer types are less reliable/accurate (such as non-contact infrared thermometers according to the CPS), and different methods (locations) of taking the temperature are more or less accurate for different age groups. This table is from the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS)...

@coffeeclaw_1986 The evidence in the literature is not entirely clear. Here is the position statement from the Canadian Pediatric Society which was recently updated in Dec. 2022 based on review of the current literature. There seems to be different recommendations based on the indication. Below...