How to Reduce a Fever
Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen.. Avoid combining medications for children.. Take aspirin only if you are over 18.
Steps
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Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
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Avoid combining medications for children.
Avoid combining medications for children.
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Take aspirin only if you are over 18.
Take aspirin only if you are over 18.
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Drink plenty of fluids.
Drink plenty of fluids.
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Rest as much as possible.
Rest as much as possible.
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Wear light, breathable clothing.
Wear light, breathable clothing.
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Eat food as usual.
Eat food as usual.
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Try herbal remedies.
Try herbal remedies.
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Take a lukewarm bath.
Take a lukewarm bath.
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Never use rubbing alcohol to reduce a fever.
Never use rubbing alcohol to reduce a fever.
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Select a thermometer.
Select a thermometer.
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Check your temperature.
Check your temperature.
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Take a young child's temperature rectally.
Take a young child's temperature rectally.
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Let the fever run its course.
Let the fever run its course.
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Recognize the symptoms of a fever.
Recognize the symptoms of a fever.
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Call the doctor if the fever is high.
Call the doctor if the fever is high.
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Call the doctor if the fever lasts more than a few days.
Call the doctor if the fever lasts more than a few days.
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Know when to seek immediate medical attention.
Know when to seek immediate medical attention.
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