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Who could have predicted that thermometers would ever be a hot ticket item? Alas, the past two years have changed things. Whether you’re an essential worker, a concerned parent or simply are trying to keep safe, the medical tool has become extremely helpful in identifying early symptoms of COVID-19.
One of Amazon’s best-selling forehead thermometers has over 44,000 five-star ratings that applaud it for its accurate results. And, it’s currently on sale.
Femometer Touchless Forehead Thermometer for Adults and Kids, $19.99 (Orig. $29.99)
“My mother is a retired nurse and is now a cancer patient. We have to check her temp every morning to ensure she isn’t getting an infection. She loves this. She said it is accurate and fast. She gives it a nurse’s thumbs up!” one Amazon reviewer wrote.
How the no-touch thermometer works
Femometer’s no-contact thermometer meets FDA specifications, and it has a sensor that detects your forehead’s infrared heat to measure temperatures quickly.
To use, point the thermometer about an inch away from the forehead, press and hold the start button and your temperature reading will come in 1 second. If you need to, you can easily switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Results display on an HD LCD screen that also changes colors to show the clearest result. If a person’s temperature is normal (95.5 to 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit), the screen will show the temperature reading and turn green. Should a person have a low fever (99.1 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit), the screen will turn yellow. And if a person has a high fever (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit), the screen will turn red.
While the Amazon product title says the thermometer is for adults and children, there’s also a button for switching from measuring body temperature to an object’s temperature.
What the CDC says about monitoring COVID-19 symptoms
The CDC confirmed at the beginning of 2020 that having a fever is a known symptom of COVID-19. And as new variants make their way across the U.S., a good thermometer can check the temperature of you and your loved ones to better monitor your health.
According to the CDC, the best way to protect yourself and others from the virus is to not come in contact with it. While that’s often easier said than done, you should wash your hands, stay at least 6 feet (about two arms’ length) away from others, wear a mask, disinfect high-touch areas in your home and monitor your daily health.
You can monitor your health by keeping alert for symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath and more (you can check out the full list of COVID-19 symptoms on the CDC’s website). And of course, the best way to monitor your temperature is by using a thermometer.
The CDC says that it’s especially important to monitor your health if you’re running essential errands, going into your workplace, going to school or going to other settings where keeping 6 feet away from others is difficult.
You should also seek emergency medical attention if you experience trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in your chest, new confusion, or inability to wake or stay awake. Other red flag symptoms include pale, gray- or blue-colored skin, lips or nail beds.
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