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After driving for 2 hours, mu husband suddenly got a bad headache. he then got chills, fever and dizziness. he is 60 years old and not on any meds.

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See a doctor: it might be a simple flue like symptoms but if chills persiste he needs to see a doctor for possible evaluations and treatment start by treating the symptoms with OTC medication for chills and headache like Tylenol (acetaminophen) make sure he is well hydrated

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

After driving for 2 hours, mu husband suddenly got a bad headache. he then got chills, fever and dizziness. he is 60 years old and not on any meds.

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