How Do I Take an Axillary (Armpit) Temperature? The axillary (armpit) method is a convenient way to take a child's temperature, especially for kids who can't hold a thermometer in their mouths. But an ...

Hansa Bhargava, MD Taking an underarm temperature reading is relatively simple. .. Make sure the thermometer is clean and place it under the arm of the child. Put his arm down over it and wait ...