Easy-to-Use Thermometers Give Parents a Helping Hand
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- For many new parents, taking their little one's temperature can be a scary situation. In fact, knowing how to correctly take and interpret a temperature are important skills every new parent needs to learn to help care for their child at the first sign of illness. This cold and flu season, Vicks and Braun offer reliable, easy to use thermometers to help parents overcome the "fever fear factor."
Ear thermometer measurements are preferred by most parents because they are gentle, easy and fast. However, most ear thermometers will vary between measurements, leading to a misconception that ear thermometers are not accurate. But not all ear thermometers are created equal. The Braun ThermoScan ExacTemp Ear Thermometer is the fastest and most accurate way to take an ear temperature measurement -- even in the middle of the night with a sick, fidgety child. This advanced thermometer features patented ExacTemp technology, a heated tip and positioning guidance system used by pediatricians and hospitals worldwide. Proven more accurate than rectal(1) and temple(2) measurements, the Braun ThermoScan ExacTemp Ear Thermometer is the ideal choice for first-time parents.
Temperature taking can often be a daunting task for new parents who don't have experience interpreting the meaning of their child's temperature. Vicks digital Fever InSight(TM) Thermometers feature a large color-changing display to help parents know when fevers are getting better or worse at a glance. Taking accurate readings in as little as 8 seconds, the Vicks SpeedRead InSight Thermometer and Vicks ComfortFlex InSight Thermometer even feature a memory recall to help parents track the progression of their child's fever. For use orally, rectally or under the arm, these thermometers are waterproof for easy cleaning, feature a convenient backlight for middle-of-the-night readings, and include a portable protective case so parents can always be prepared, even on-the-go.
"Understanding accurate temperature taking and how to interpret a temperature is critical for all parents, especially new ones," said Dr. Steven Pray of Southwestern Oklahoma State University's College of Pharmacy. "A reliable thermometer is an essential tool for parents to know when it's important to call their primary caregiver."
The Braun ThermoScan ExacTemp Ear Thermometer (IRT4520) has a suggested retail price of $39.99 - $49.99, comes complete with a protective storage case, 2 AA batteries and 21 disposable lens filters, and is available at major retailers, drug chains and baby stores nationwide. Additional Braun ThermoScan Lens Filters (LF40) are available in the same stores nationwide and come 40 per box. For more information visit: www.kaz.com/braun.
The Vicks SpeedRead InSight Thermometer (V911/V912) and Vicks ComfortFlex InSight Thermometer (V965/V966) have a suggested retail price between $9 - $14 and are currently available at major retailers and drug chains nationwide. For more information visit: www.kaz.com/vicks.
For tips on temperature taking and other information about caring for children with cold and flu visit: www.coldandflucentral.com.
Kaz has been a partner with The Procter & Gamble Company since 1995, bringing Vicks Home Health Care products to parents everywhere. Advanced technology, simple operation, and dependability help to assure customers are helping their families feel better. Today, Vicks Humidifiers and Thermometers are #1 in each of their categories and are available at most retailers. Visit www.kaz.com/vicks or www.vicks.com for more information about these and other quality products for home health, home comfort and insect control.
The Thermoscan Ear Thermometer is manufactured by Kaz, Inc. under a license to the 'Braun' trademark. 'Braun' is a registered trademark of Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Germany.
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