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Hey docs, what i want to know is if i take a fever reducer, am i hindering my body's ability to fight off the flu?
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Many would say: yes. This because the fever may help to kill the organism causing the infection. However, high fever - can be dangerour to the person & should be treated.
Answered 9/19/2017
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