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Why is it when you are coming down with the flu, you begin to feel cold?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Chills: are a common symptom with flu. Rigor is chills (usually associated with shivering) that can occur with development of a high fever.

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Answered 2/23/2015

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