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How to treat chills & fever?
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Supportive care: Drink plenty of fluid to stay hydrated. Take a warm bath with epsom salts added. Take Ibuprofen 400-600mg every 6 hours as needed. Rest. See a physician if symptoms have not subsided with these measures.
Answered 6/9/2015
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