A member asked:

Is it ok to give 5 years old head to toe shower in case fever does not come down with medications?

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Why: Fever is part of the bodies natural response to illness. It speeds pulse & allows the blood to move around faster to bring healing factors to the sites of illness. A cool compress can give comfort to the child, but cold showers can actually cause the fever to go up.

Answered 1/6/2019

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