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Is it ok to cover body for comfort when shivering takes place just before fever shoots up during infection?
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Yes: Fever is how our bodies fight infection. Taking measures to lower a fever are counterproductive and sabotage our immune system. Getting under the covers will help you! However, if your temperature goes higher than 104 (40 celcius) than I would try to bring it down to 104 or less. Drink lots of fluids. See https://www.thedailybeast.com/let-it-burn-why-you-should-let-fevers-run-their-course
Answered 1/16/2019
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