Have any of you ever used Vicks VapoRub in place of Vaseline or other lubricant for taking your rectal temperature?
I just took my rectal temp but all I had was Vicks to lubricate…..it burned a little bit not unbearable! It’s been 5 mins since I took the thermometer out and I’m still feeling the burn!
I usually leave the thermometer in for 3 to 5 minutes…..this time I left it in for 5 mins. I have a 99.8 temp