There are millions of Kinsa thermometers in use and the company says it receives 100,000 temperature readings per day.

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Kinsa's smart thermometer provides data on where illness is spreading. This winter is expected to be the worst for non-COVID illness in three years. The company's data can be used to tell retailers and brands where medicine will be in high demand.

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