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Important Safeguards
14. Please consult your doctor 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 antibiotics, analgesics,
or antipyretics should not be
assessed solely on temperature
readings to determine the severity
of their illness.
15. Temperature elevation may signal a
serious illness, especially in adults
who are old, frail, have a weakened
immune system, or neonates and
infants. Please seek professional
advice immediately when there is a
temperature elevation and if you are
taking the temperature of:
• Neonates and infants under
3 months.
• Over 60 years of age.
• Those who have diabetes
mellitus or a weakened immune
system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer
chemotherapy, chronic steroid
treatment, splenectomy).
• Those who are bedridden
(e.g., nursing home patient, stroke,
chronic illness, recovering from
surgery).
• Transplant patients (e.g., liver,
heart, lung, kidney).
16. It is important to know each
individual’s normal temperature
when they are well. This is the
only way to accurately diagnose
a fever. Take multiple readings
when healthy to determine normal
temperature.
17. This thermometer is not intended
for pre-term babies or small
for gestational age babies. This
thermometer is not intended to
interpret hypothermic temperatures.
Do not allow children to take their
temperatures unattended.
18. Do not modify this equipment
without authorization of
manufacturer.
19. Use of this thermometer is not
intended as a substitute for
consultation with your physician
or pediatrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS —
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
