8 Ways to Get Rid of a Fever ASAP
Find relief fast with these expert-approved home remedies.
By Editors of Prevention
Jul 20, 2018
Even though fevers are a literal pain to deal with, think of them as your body’s early warning system. Most fevers are caused by infections—so your body jacks up the temperature by moving blood from the surface of your skin toward the interior of your body instead. This puts your immune system in overdrive, making it harder for the bacteria causing the infection to thrive. With blood so far from the skin, your body loses less heat and voilà ! You have a fever.
Although 98.6°F is considered a normal temperature, that can be flexible. Everyone has their own “normal†temperature, which actually fluctuates up and down throughout the day—eating food, wearing excess clothing, feeling really excited, and vigorous exercise can all spike your body temperature.
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