Vicks Rapidread Thermometer

4. SET A PREFERRED TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SITETo save a preferred temperature measurement site, so that the preferred site will be automatically selected when the thermometer is turned ON, follow these steps.a. Make sure the thermometer is turned OFF.b. Press and hold the blue SITE SELECTION button and, without releasing it, then press and hold the gray POWER button. Release both buttons when the site selection icon appears with 3 flashing dots.c. Press the SITE SELECTION button until the desired temperature measurement site is selected.d. Wait 4 seconds for the site indicator dot to stop flashing.e. Press the POWER button to turn the thermometer OFF.f. The preferred temperature measurement site will be automatically selected when the thermometer is turned ON.NOTE: With a preferred temperature measurement site selected, an alternate temperature measurement site can still be selected during each use by pressing the blue SITE SELECTION button when the site selection icon appears after the thermometer is turned ON.g. To remove the preferred temperature measurement site setting, open the battery door, remove the battery and reinsert it.IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate readings, you must always take a temperature reading at the site on the individual that corresponds to the site selected on the thermometer.

Disappointed with this thermometer. Upon arrival, it did not work with the battery it came with. I changed the battery and it turned on, but I’m not convinced it worked correctly. Every temperature I took, it registered as 100.2. I used it maybe 5 times before it stopped working completely. It now gives an error message, tries to read a temp, then gives lines on the screen like it can’t read a temp. I was excited to use this due to being able to read a quick temp. Will be going back to other slower thermometers now :(

I had an old thermometer from BD. I didn't have much hope for any modern electric thermometer. I tested this several times alongside a glass thermometer that I trust. Turns out this is working well. I have owned it for over a year at this point.

Read the instructions and it works perfect. Set default reading (F or C) and default reading location (mouth, underarm, butt). I use it every day after major heart surgery, so no fooling around. Well lit, nice big numbers, and very quick (like under 3 seconds).

Very good so far I’ve only had it for a day though. I work in vetmed and love the rectal vs underarm modes. The only thing is the battery that it came with is dead. Luckily came with an extra but might of well have only given me one if they weren’t both going to work :(

I ordered these for a pediatric office for taking rectal temps on infants - they work really well - very quick to read and easy to use. I do like that you can use it axillary as well. They work faster than the other Vicks model.

I tested this thermometer taking my temperature 3 times in a row. The readings were as much as 2 degrees different. I repeated this test several times and not once did the readings even come close to each other. The problem may come from the "rapid read" feature which gives results in just 2 seconds. I could barely get the thermometer in place before the signal went off.Also, this thermometer has settings for oral, rectal and underarm use. I only wanted oral and followed the manufacturer's instructions to set that as the permanent choice. This never worked. As a result, each time I tried to take my temp, I had to cycle through the 3 settings which was awkward and very difficult for someone who is sick, as I was.I have since replaced it with a simpler thermometer for oral use. It takes about 20 seconds to give a reading and is easy to use. It also passed my test of 3 tries.Don't waste your money.

I bought this to replace an old thermometer that took about 15-20 seconds to take a reading. This thermometer has a very nice fit and finish. I like that it takes readings in only 2 seconds.However, I question the accuracy. My old thermometer is telling me I'm 98.4, which seems normal for me. This new one keeps telling me I'm 99. That seems high. I suspect my old trusty thermometer is the accurate one. Now instead of using the new one and getting fast readings I'm always going to be checking it with the old one for accuracy to see if it's right, defeating the purpose of getting a new faster thermometer.It's also slightly annoying that you have to do a couple extra button presses each time you start the thermometer to select the body part. Not the worst thing in the world, but would be nice if it remembered and defaulted to the previous selection.