Thanks to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the need for hand sanitisers, cleaning productsand thermometers have been more prevalent then ever. A trusty thermometer will allow you to check on your family's wellbeing and your own health during this testing time.
If you or a loved one is displaying cold or flu symptoms, it's especially important to have your thermometer to hand. Firstly to check for a fever and then, if fever is present, to check their progress every few hours. A temperature reading over 38 degrees is classed as high and if you need advice or help, call your GP or dial 111.
If you're looking after someone with a high temperature and they become unresponsive, call for an ambulance on 999.
How to choose a thermometer?
A digital thermometer is a safe bet, as it displays the results clearly and accurately.
Some thermometers can be also used to determine the room temperature while some of the more expensive models also can track heart rates.
Check out: the very best thermometers you can buy online:
AmazonSafe and accurate monitoring of temperature and taking care of your family's health. There is a mute mode, so you won't wake up your angels during the measurement when they are sleeping.
AmazonA simple thermometer that does the job. Place under armpit until you hear a 'beep beep'.
Give you a read time in under 20 seconds for a quick diagnostic.
thermometer.co.ukMini RayTemp infrared thermometer is ideal for routine day-to-day temperature checking.
MediworldThis clever thermometer can measure forehead temperature, room temperature, and scan mode for surface temperatures (bath water or milk). It also works as a real-time clock, stopwatch and heartbeat monitor.
How to take someone's temperature:
The NHS advises to make sure your thermometer is clean before taking a temperature.
Place under the mouth or under an armpit for best results but always check the package instructions prior to use.
While ear thermometers are quick and easy to use, they can be expensive.