Abstract: A thermometer case and holder for housing a thermometer for use in taking patient's temperatures, which case is of integral one-piece plastic construction and includes a container portion for containing alcohol and the like into which a major lower portion of the thermometer is inserted. Gripper means are provided at the lower end of the case for securing the bulb of the thermometer, and a hinged spacer lid is provided at the top of the container for centering the top of the thermometer, said spacer lid being operable between open and closed positions. A hinged cap fits over the spacer lid and an upward extension of the thermometer, and is also operable between open and closed positions. The case fits into a holder for mounting to a wall or the like.