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Temperature elevation may signal a serious illness, especially in neonates and
infants, or in adults who are old, frail, or have a weakened immune system
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Please seek professional advice immediately when there is a temperature
elevation and if you are taking temperature on:
• Neonates and infants under 3 months (Consult your physician immediately if
the temperature exceeds 37.4°C or 99.4°F)
• Individuals over 60 years of age (Fever may be blunted or absent in older
individuals)
• Individuals having diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system
(e.g., HIV positive, cancer treatment, chronic immunosuppressant treatment)
• Individuals who are bedridden (e.g., chronic illness, recovering from surgery,
paraplegia, quadraplegia)
• A transplant recipient (e.g., liver, heart, lung, kidney)
This thermometer is not intended for pre-term babies or light-for-date babies.
This thermometer is not intended to interpret hypothermic temperatures.
Do not allow children under 12 years of age to take their temperatures unattended.
Please consult your physician if you see symptoms such as unexplained
irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, changes in appetite or activity,
seizure, muscle pain, shivering, stiff neck, pain when urinating, etc., even in
the absence of fever.
Even in the absence of fever, those who exhibit a normal temperature may still
need to receive medical attention. People who are on medication should not be
assessed solely on temperature readings to determine the severity of their illness.
Do not modify this equipment without the authorization of the manufacturer.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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