it works and it's fast
I purchased this because I wanted a speedy way of checking the temperature of my infant.  Holding the thermometer I had in the armpit of a screaming two-week-old for an entire minute was NOT fun.<br /><br />In light of other people's questioning of accuracy, I tested this on myself several times in a row, and got a degree and a half (Fahrenheit) variation, which I thought was kind of odd.  But when I used our my thermometer immediately followed by this one, it was only off by two tenths of a degree.  So I'm sure this isn't doctor's office quality, but it seems just fine for at-home use on people without chronic medical problems.<br /><br />I also like the rubber tip.
Rating: 5 stars