pylon:
You might have some memory of your childhood...Today in-ear infrared thermometers are quite a fast way to get a good approximation of the body core temp. Go to your MD and ask for your temperature, most probably she will hold such a thermometer into your ear and tell you immediately.
Um ... don't think I'll risk it just in case, thanks. You never know, my GP might turn out to be 'old school' as well. 