temperature taken in the axilla
An armpit (axillary) temperature is usually 0.5Â°F (0.3Â°C) to 1Â°F (0.6Â°C) lower than an oral temperature. A forehead (temporal) scanner is usually 0.5Â°F (0.3Â°C) to 1Â°F (0.6Â°C) lower than an oral temperature.