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Do colds have fever of 100.1 or 100.2 in adults?
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Yes: It's not unusual to run a low grade fever with a cold. Acetominophen or ibuprofen can help with fever and aches. Make certain you drink plenty of fluids, too. Thanks for trusting healthTap!
Answered 1/10/2018
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Yes. However....: Low grade fevers up to 101.4 are not uncommon. If you start running higher fevers for more than 48 hours, consider evaluation by your physician to rule out a more complicated infection. Do remember that the elderly have more problems mounting a fever response to an infection, even when fighting a serious infection such as pneumonia or urinary sepsis.
Answered 11/12/2018
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