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Should you use a cold cloth or warm cloth for a fever?

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Dr. Raymond Schneider answered

Body temp: The cold cloth will more likely cazuse chills . You especially do not want to put a child in a cold bath to get a fever down.. It could send them in shock.

Dr Bergum agreed

Answered 11/18/2019

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A member asked:

Should you use a cold cloth or warm cloth for a fever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Raymond Schneider answered

Dr Bergum agreed

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