Body temperature
Normal body temperature is a range. The following table shows that this normal range also varies by site. Therefore, readings from different sites should not be directly compared.
Normal ranges by site: |
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Axillary: | 34.7 – 37.3 °C | 94.5 | – | 99.1 | °F |
Oral: | 35.5 – 37.5 °C | 95.9 | – | 99.5 | °F |
Rectal: | 36.6 – 38.0 °C | 97.9 | – 100.4 | °F | |
ThermoScan: | 35.8 – 38.0 °C | 96.4 | – 100.4 | °F | |
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•As well, a person’s normal temperature range tends to decrease with age. The following table shows normal ThermoScan ranges by age.
Normal ThermoScan ranges by age:
0 | – | 2 years | 36.4 – 38.0 °C | 97.5 | – 100.4 | °F | |
3 | – 10 years | 36.1 – 37.8 °C | 97.0 | – 100.0 | °F | ||
11 | – 65 years | 35.9 – 37.6 °C | 96.6 | – | 99.7 | °F | |
| > | 65 years | 35.8 – 37.5 °C | 96.4 | – | 99.5 | °F |
However, the range of normal also varies from person to person and fluctuates throughout the day. It is therefore important to deter- mine your normal temperature range. This is easily done using Braun ThermoScan. Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy family members to determine their normal temperature ranges.
Note: When consulting your physician, communicate that the ThermoScan temperature is a temperature measured in the ear and if possible, note the individual’s normal ThermoScan temperature range as additional reference.
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