How accurate is infrared thermometer for fever?

Look, they are okay for a quick check at gates or schools, but for actual fever monitoring at home, don't rely only on them. Sweat on the forehead can easily lower the reading. Use a standard digital underarm or oral thermometer if you want the real temperature.

With kids, those gun thermometers are a lifesaver because they don't sit still! They are decent for a quick scan, but if my daughter feels really hot, I always double-check with a normal digital thermometer in her armpit just to be absolutely sure of the temperature.

They are great if you want to feel like you're in a sci-fi movie! But practically, if you've just sat under a ceiling fan, the reading will be way off. Don't throw away your old digital thermometer just yet.

Tbh, those infrared ones are super hit or miss. Half the time during college entry, they showed my temperature as 95 degrees, which is practically freezing! Better to stick to the basic 150-rupee digital one you get at any chemist shop.

Hey, don't stress too much about the tiny differences in readings. Infrared ones are good for a quick screening, but if you are feeling unwell, just take some rest, drink plenty of water, and use a regular thermometer to keep a track.