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How to know if you have a fever without a thermometer?

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Dr. Fuad Kiblawi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

U can't. : You can't know for sure, but if you're not feeling well, chills, shaking and fast heart rate, then you may have fever. Also if another person feels your forehead they may notice you feel hot.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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