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Slide show: Choosing a thermometer

By Mayo Clinic staff
 

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Types of thermometers

Years ago, a glass mercury thermometer was a staple in most medicine cabinets. Today, mercury thermometers are scarce because of the health and environmental concerns surrounding mercury. So what's the best option for your family? A digital thermometer? An ear thermometer? Or maybe another type of thermometer? Here's a quick guide to the latest temperature-taking gadgets.

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May 13, 2008

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