Q. How much do digital thermometers cost?

Answer

Digital thermometers are relatively inexpensive. A digital thermometer from a reputed brand such as Omron or Hicks can be purchased for less than five hundred rupees. On the other hand, infrared forehead thermometers (for instance the ones used at security checks in malls, airports, and hospitals) cost significantly more. The cheapest infrared digital thermometer will set you back by at least a thousand rupees. When shopping for a digital thermometer (or any other clinical device for that matter), it is advisable to go for brands that are known to be high quality. A cheap digital thermometer from an unknown brand might offer the same features as its more expensive branded counterpart. But there is a much higher chance of getting erroneous readings with these thermometers. Even an error of 1 or 2 degrees can be the difference between life and death.