Which type of thermometer is the most accurate?

We asked doctors which kind of thermometer is the most accurate, and selected the best options for home use from brands like ...
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VERIFY: Summer heat could give you a false fever reading

WASHINGTON — If you need to head to a business, doctor's office or a gym soon, you could be asked to do a temperature check before you head in. Most are using infrared thermometers, that measure heat ...
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VERIFY: There's no evidence infrared thermometers harm a part of the brain called the pineal gland

According to several health experts, there is no current evidence that says infrared thermometers should not be used on a person's forehead. Here's a look at why. A viewer reached out to the Verify ...
The National Interest

Temperature Scanners are Flawed When it Comes to Identifying COVID-19

During the pandemic, the chances are that as you enter an airport or doctor’s surgery, someone will point an infrared thermometer at your forehead in order to assess your temperature. Your skin ...
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Can Infrared Thermometers Measure Internal Meat Temperature?

Grilling a steak to the perfect medium-rare. Roasting a whole chicken without drying it out. Smoking a brisket low and slow until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender. Whether you’re a home cook or backyard ...
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VERIFY: There's no evidence infrared thermometers harm a part of the brain called the pineal gland

According to several health experts, there is no current evidence that says infrared thermometers should not be used on a person's forehead. Here's a look at why. A viewer reached out to the Verify ...