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How much time does a fever last for a 15 month old?
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Varies: It will last as long as the condition producing it stimulates its production.A fever is a natural defense mechanism that pushes the metabolism into high gear to fight an illness. It reflects a sensor in the brain reading components in the blood and responds with fever. Germs grow slower at higher body temperature.Inflammation triggers stress hormones/fever that aids healing
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