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What exactly does it mean when a person suddenly gets the chills?

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Scary movie?: Seriously thoughmost often chills are an accompaniment to fever from an infectious process or cold exposure. Definitely see your doctor on this one if recurring as it could be something more serious like lupus or some kind of cancer.

Answered 8/14/2013

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