You've been dealing with sniffles and a sore throat for a day or so, hoping dearly that it's just a minor bug, when bam! — you're suddenly shivering, exhausted, and achy all over. You've got a fever. Before you go reaching for a fever-reducing drug, though, listen up: It might feel like death, but fever is often what your body needs to fight off that illness once and for all.
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Written by
Ashley Hamer
February 6, 2019
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