Five of the best... digital thermometers
Measuring body temperature is important because any change from the norm (37C), whether higher or lower, can mean the onset of illness, while the passing of a fever may indicate a return to health.
Unlike traditional thermometers, digital ones contain no glass or mercury. They are easy to read and temperature can often be taken at a number of sites around the body. Here are five options that aid accurate monitoring...
1. Philips Avent Digital Thermometer Set (below)
£19.49
Two bestselling thermometers in a single box - one soft tip flexible digital thermometer for oral use and a 'soother thermometer' for taking a baby's or toddler's temperature.
www.chemist direct.co.uk
2. Boots Digital Thermometer (below left)
£8.99
A safe, accurate and straightforward way to check and monitor body temperature. Simple to operate, a beep indicates when temperature has been read. Easy to clean. Automatic shut-off function. Long-life battery included.
Available from Boots stores.
3. 1st Aid Digital Thermometer (above right)
£1
Compact, accurate and reliable. Easy-to-read display. Visible alert indicates when reading is complete, with results given in 60 seconds. Beeps when reaching high temperatures. Suitable for all ages.
www.chemistdirect.co.uk
4. Lloyds Pharmacy Digital Forehead Thermometer (right)
£9.99
Measures temperature with a gentle scan of the temple area, so readings can even be taken from a sleeping child. Easy to read, with green, amber and red 'traffic-light' alert to show if there is a fever. The nine-memory function allows comparison between readings.
www.lloydspharmacy.com
5. HoMedics 10 Second Rigid Digital Thermometer (below)
£10.99
Features a ten-second measurement time and a large, easy-to-read display. Comfortable and easy to use, it also has memory recall and a fever alarm.
www.homedics.co.uk
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