How does the Vicks Forehead Thermometer work?
The temperature is taken by moving the thermometer from 1cm above the centre of the eyebrow to 1.25 cm above the tail of the eyebrow area and back up again. It works by measuring the infrared energy emitted from the skin above the eyebrow area and the surrounding tissue. The energy is collected through the lens and converted to a temperature value. Temperature readings obtained by scanning above the eyebrow area will provide the greatest accuracy. What does the Fever Insight/Traffic Light Technology do? The Fever Insight Technology is a colour-coded temperature display which provides an easily understandable indication if the temperature is normal or elevated. It can also help parents better explain the meaning of temperature to their child and get them involved to make the experience pleasant. The screen shows a coloured back light as well as the number digitally: • Green if the temperature is normal (36.1°C -37.1°C) • Yellow when the temperature is slightly elevated (37.2°C -38.2°C)
