Vicks® Forehead Thermometer

Fever InSight Feature

Fever InSight Technology helps you to better understand the meaning of your child’s temperature with the colour indicated on the display. The screen displays green if there is no fever, yellow when the temperature is slightly elevated and red for possible high fever. 10 short beeps indicate temperature above 37.5°C, in order to alert the patient that they may have a fever.

How the Vicks Forehead Thermometer measures temperature

The Vicks Forehead Thermometer measures infrared energy emitted from the skin above the eyebrow area and the surrounding tissue. This energy is collected through the lens and converted to a temperature value. Temperature reading is obtained by scanning above the eyebrow area which provides the greatest accuracy.

The Vicks Forehead Thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be safe and accurate when used in accordance with its operating instruction manual.

Why do you need to know your body temperature?

Bacterial or viral infections will often cause the body’s defensive cells to release proteins. These proteins act on the temperature regulating control centre of the body, causing body temperature to rise. This results in a fever, a temperature different from normal body temperature. Certain illnesses produce high fevers and must be treated with medication. Any variation in normal body temperature may indicate an illness and your doctor should be consulted.

The best method to determine an individual’s normal temperature is to use the thermometer when the person is feeling well. Record readings twice a day (early morning and late afternoon) and take the average of the two temperatures. This is then considered a personal ‘normal’ body temperature. 

How do I use the Vicks Forehead Thermometer?

The Vicks Forehead Thermometer is quick and easy to use. For an accurate reading, it is recommended that several steps be taken. Firstly, for 15 minutes prior to use, avoid eating or drinking any liquids, exercising, taking showers or baths, or smoking. Before placing the thermometer sensor onto the forehead remove any hair, sweat, dirt or make up. 

To use, simply press the on/off button to activate the thermometer. The last reading will be displayed for 3 seconds with the <> icon. When the ^oC icon is flashing the unit will beep to indicate it’s ready to measure. Place the probe gently and flush onto the forehead. Press the on/off button once and release it. Steadily move the thermometer along the forehead. A long beep will sound after 3 seconds to indicate the reading has been taken. The LCD display will show the temperature in ^oC with a backlit colour to indicate either a normal, slightly elevated or possible high fever. For a possible fever, over 37.5 ^oC, 10 short beeps will sound.