As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread globally, it is important -- more than ever -- to have a thermometer in your household first aid kit. That is because one of the main symptoms of the virus is high fever, so if you or any adult start to feel ill, you will want to determine body temperature first before deciding whether or not this will merit immediate medical attention. The elderly, in particular, need extra care since they are among those at higher risk of contracting COVID-19.

Thermometers today are different from the mercury-filled glass ones that we used in the past. Accurate and offering an instant read in less than a minute, here are some that you will need to check the body temperature of all adults in your household (including yourself) daily:

1. Simplife Digital Thermometer
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Featuring a waterproof probe for easy cleaning, Simplife's Digital Thermometer provides accurate temperature readings within less than a minute. It displays a memory recall of your last reading so you can notice changes in body temperature and has a fever alarm that lets you know if you or the one whose temperature you measured need medical attention.

2. Dream Maker Digital Thermometer
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Available in four colors, the Dream Maker Digital Thermometer is simple to use: just press the button and hold it on your armpit for a while until the temperature is taken. It has soft, skin-friendly silicone tips that can easily be disinfected after use and has a voice prompt to indicate working status.

3. Mcaron Digital Thermometer
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Mcaron's Digital Thermometer, which is available in three colors on Amazon, stores a maximum of 20 previous temperature readings that will help you track changes in your body temperature. This electronic thermometer is easy to use: it reads temperature for just one second and has a loud beep to notify that it is done.

4. WBGD Infrared Thermometer
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The WBGD Infrared Thermometer has a no-touch design that allows you to measure one's temperature without the risk of getting infected. It has 32 sets of memory readings for better temperature tracking along with a three-color back light warning system that lets you know whether or not someone has a fever.

5. Vigorun Temporal Thermometer
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Vigorun's Temporal Thermometer is equipped with a high-precision infrared sensor that makes temperature reading fast and accurate. It is equipped with a fever warning system that indicates temperature status through corresponding lights and beeps and has 35 sets of memory readings for better body temperature tracking.

6. Aazomba Forehead And Ear Thermometer
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In stock April 26, Aazomba's Forehead And Ear Thermometer delivers quick and convenient temperature reading within just a second. It can store up to 35 sets of temperature readings to track changes in body temperature and has a fever warning system that indicates temperature status with corresponding lights and beeps.

7. Mosen Infrared Thermometer
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Mosen's Digital Thermometer has a three-color back light warning system that lets you know if you or any adult in your family has fever. It can store up to 40 recordings that will help you keep track of body temperature changes in the long term.