A More Hygienic Way to Measure for Fever: Introducing the Braun No Touch + Forehead Thermometer

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Braun has launched a one-of-a-kind thermometer that offers two non-invasive ways to take a temperature reading: the Braun No touch + forehead thermometer. One method is completely touch-free and takes a measurement of the forehead, and the other needs only a gentle touch in the same location. By eliminating the need for skin contact, the Braun No touch option is a more hygienic alternative when taking multiple readings on kids and adults. The new no touch thermometer joins the trusted Braun family of thermometers led by the Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer, which is used by more pediatricians and moms than any other brand.[i]

"In just seconds and without even touching the skin, the new Braun No touch + forehead thermometer takes accurate, non-invasive temperatures. Both methods of fever detection have clinically proven accuracy and can be used by medical professionals and families alike. The no touch option gives caretakers a more hygienic means of temperature taking, which is important when taking readings on multiple patients or family members," said Dr. Tanya Altmann, Assistant Clinical Professor at Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA and Associate Medical Editor of the AAP's Caring For Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5.

The Braun No touch + forehead thermometer includes a series of features designed to make temperature taking and fever detection easier and more intuitive. The thermometer has a temperature guidance feature that helps caregivers better understand the meaning of a temperature. Depending on the reading, the color of the thermometer's display will change to green, yellow or red, helping the user easily decipher and monitor the status of a temperature.

"Our goal was to develop the most accurate and easy-to-use, non-invasive thermometer—one that could stand up to the legacy of the Braun name. Our breakthrough technology guarantees precise readings and our design promises an intuitive fever detection experience," said Markus Allemann, Vice President of Engineering & Quality with the Healthcare Division at Kaz USA, Inc., which designs and manufactures Braun thermometers.   

The Braun No touch + forehead thermometer offers clinically proven accuracy for both methods of temperature measurement. The thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the skin at the center of the forehead area. The thermometer's sensor captures twice as much thermal energy as the traditional forehead thermometer[ii], producing a more accurate gauge of body temperature. The thermometer then automatically converts the final reading to the oral temperature equivalent, which is important when communicating with doctors and other medical professionals.

The Braun No touch + forehead thermometer has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $59.99 and is available at most mass and drug retailers. For more information, visit braunthermometers.com.

The Braun No touch + forehead thermometer and Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer are manufactured by Kaz USA, Inc, under license to the 'Braun' trademark. 'Braun' is a registered trademark of Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Germany.

About Kaz
A world leader in high quality healthcare and home environment products, Kaz is a state of the art, dynamically-managed, global leader in healthcare devices, home comfort and water filtration products that operates in over 65 countries on six continents. The branded product portfolio includes PUR®Water Filtration, Vicks®Thermometers and Humidifiers, Honeywell®Humidifiers, Heaters, Fans and Air Cleaners, Braun®Thermometers, SoftHeat®Heating Pads, SmartTemp®Hot/Cold Packs, and more. Kaz is a subsidiary of Helen of Troy Limited (HELE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NASDAQ: HELE). For information on other quality products for home health, home comfort, water filtration and insect control visit www.kaz.com.

About Helen of Troy Limited
Helen of Troy Limited is a leading global consumer products company offering creative solutions for its customers through a strong portfolio of well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including: Housewares: OXO®, Good Grips®, Soft Works®, OXO tot® and OXO Steel®; Healthcare/Home Environment: Vicks®, Braun®, Honeywell®, PUR®, Febreze®, Stinger®, Duracraft® and SoftHeat®; and Personal Care: Revlon®, Vidal Sassoon®, Dr. Scholl's®, Pro Beauty Tools®, Sure®, Pert®, Infusium23®, Brut®, Ammens®, Hot Tools®, Bed Head®, Karina®, Ogilvie® and Gold 'N Hot®. The Nutritional Supplements segment was formed with the recent acquisition of Healthy Directions, a U.S. market leader in premium doctor-branded vitamins, minerals and supplements, as well as other health products sold directly to consumers. The Honeywell® trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. The Vicks®, Braun®, Febreze® and Vidal Sassoon® trademarks are used under license from The Procter & Gamble Company. The Revlon® trademark is used under license from Revlon Consumer Products Corporation. The Bed Head® trademark is used under license from Unilever PLC. The Dr. Scholl's® trademark is used under license from MSD Consumer Care, Inc. For more information about Helen of Troy Limited, please visit www.hotus.com.

[i] Based on a survey of pediatricians in the US & syndicated data for ear thermometers

[ii] A traditional forehead product without any optical system to capture radiated heat

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