Mom took my temp the „old fashioned“ way

I hate it so much 😑
Like I’m currently just a little sick but mom decided she wants an absolute super ultra accurate reading of my temperature and yeah…did it the old fashioned way…

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ArishMell · 70-79, M

Yours is not the only post about mothers taking their children's temperatures as if they think they are nurses in a TV hospital soap-opera.

I have had genuine medical examinations and treatment by my GP and in hospital. Several times, including two operations. I have had assorted blood tests and an ultrasound scan. At no time did anyone take my temperature.

What's the reason for this home-grown thermometer fetish?

FreeEllie17 · 18-21, F

@ArishMell so?

ArishMell · 70-79, M

@FreeEllie17 No need to be dismissive. I was asking out of curiosity.

Actually I recalled later I have had my temperature taken recently, prior to Covid and Influenza booster vaccinations; but by a non-contact, infra-red thermometer reading from the forehead.