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How much degree temperature can a normal human body have. I studied 98. 6f is normal but Whenever I use thermometer it shows 99.2 degree. First of all how to use thermometer. How many minutes we have to keep it in mouth. Pls reply.
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It's okay. Don't worry.
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With your mouth open, put the end with the red, blue, or silver-colored tip under your tongue. Close your lips gently around the thermometer. Do not bite the glass thermometer. Keep the thermometer under your tongue for 3 minutes.
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