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Running a fever is beneficial when we are ill, so why are we are we so afraid of it?

Running a fever is beneficial when we are ill, so why are we so afraid of it? When I was young, we were always told to take Tylenol or some other medication to reduce our fever. Running a fever was something we were always treated for. Body temperature is controlled by the hypothalamus and the new normal is about 97.5, rather than 98.6 which many of us grew up believing. During this time of covid-19, many of us can have numbers that are lower or higher depending on the temperature outside, and our activity levels.  I know this because we Read More »