Answer
Nov 02, 2025 - 01:52 PM
The most accurate method of taking a temperature is using a digital thermometer, particularly for oral, rectal, or tympanic (ear) measurements. Rectal thermometers are often considered the gold standard for accuracy, especially in infants and small children. Tympanic thermometers, which measure infrared heat from the ear, and temporal artery thermometers, which scan the forehead, can also provide accurate readings when used correctly.
