Body temperature
Normal body temperature is a range. The following table shows
that this normal range also varies by site. Therefore, readings from
different sites should not be directly compared.
Normal ranges by site:
Axillary:
Oral:
Rectal:
ThermoScan:
• As well, a person's normal temperature range tends to decrease
with age. The following table shows normal ThermoScan ranges
by age.
Normal ThermoScan ranges by age:
0 – 2 years
3 – 10 years
11 – 65 years
> 65 years
However, the range of normal also varies from person to person
and fluctuates throughout the day. It is therefore important to deter-
mine your normal temperature range. This is easily done using Braun
ThermoScan. Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy
family members to determine their normal temperature ranges.
Note: When consulting your physician, communicate that the
ThermoScan temperature is a temperature measured in the ear and
if possible, note the individual's normal ThermoScan temperature
range as additional reference.
34.7 – 37.3 °C
35.5 – 37.5 °C
36.6 – 38.0 °C
35.8 – 38.0 °C
36.4 – 38.0 °C
36.1 – 37.8 °C
35.9 – 37.6 °C
35.8 – 37.5 °C
94.5 – 99.1 °F
95.9 – 99.5 °F
97.9 – 100.4 °F
96.4 – 100.4 °F
97.5 – 100.4 °F
97.0 – 100.0 °F
96.6 – 99.7 °F
96.4 – 99.5 °F
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