WATERTOWN, MA, March 22, 2012– The vast majority of Americans – nearly 90 percent – are unaware of what type of thermometer is the most accurate, according to a survey from Harris Interactive.  While oral thermometers are the most commonly used form (65 percent), nearly two thirds of people who use them do not consider […]

A new survey from Harris Interactive shows that while the vast majority of Americans think it is important to know their temperature or that of a sick family member, very few respondents – less than ten percent – know what type of thermometer gives the most accurate reading. A full 93 percent of respondents say

Each year, millions of people suffer from a cold or flu and this year is likely to be no different. Between 15 and 61 million people in the United States will get the flu this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Temperature taking is a key indicator of flu patterns

According to a recent survey, consumers think it’s important to monitor their temperature when they’re sick, but most don’t know what type of thermometer is the most accurate. Below is a short clip of Mary Pappas, the New York school nurse who alerted officials of a swine flu outbreak, reporting on her findings.

Exergen’s Temporal Scanner was recently featured on Fox 45 – WBFF Baltimore during a holiday giveaway segment. Exergen’s Temporal Scanner is designed to provide accurate temperature readings with a gentle swipe of the forehead. Below is an excerpt from the segment: