The thermometer vibrates once it has completed taking a temperature.

Still using one of those old under-the-tongue mercury thermometers? Guess what: The Stone Age called and they want that thing back. Because it's 2018 and we have Star Trek-level science at our disposal!

To wit: For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can get the iHealth Infrared No-Touch Forehead Thermometer for $19.97 when you apply promo code CAREHEALTH at checkout.

This thing looks all kinds of amazing. Just point it at a forehead (no need to actually touch it) and push a button. In about a second you get a reading on its large LED display.

The gizmo runs on a pair of AAA batteries (included). It has a 4.3-star average rating from nearly 90 buyers. I think if you have youngsters around, this -- or something like it -- is kind of a must-have.

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