How to check fever temperature in thermometer?

I always get confused with thermometers! Is it really just about putting it under the armpit and waiting? And how long do you wait for a digital one versus a mercury one? I sometimes feel like the reading is wrong and then I panic. Does anyone else struggle with this or just me?

To measure fever, use the thermometer gently. If it's a digital one, allow it to beep. If it is a traditional mercury one, keep it in place for a few minutes before reading. Remember, the body is a temple, and monitoring it with care and a calm mind is essential. May good health prevail.

Another day, another fever check, sigh. With a digital thermometer, you just switch it on, put it in your mouth under the tongue (if it's an oral one) or in your armpit, and wait for the beep. The number that shows up is your temp. If it's a mercury one, shake it down first, put it in the armpit for 3-5 mins, then look carefully for the mercury line. Good luck, hope it's not too high!

To check fever using a thermometer, it's quite straightforward. For digital ones, just turn it on, place the tip under your tongue or in your armpit, and wait for the beep. The number on the screen is your temperature. For old mercury ones, shake it down first, place it in your armpit for at least 3-5 minutes, then read where the mercury stops. Very simple and effective.