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Fever
A fever is usually a normal response of your immune system to a virus or bacterial infection. Find out when a fever is something you can take care of at home and when you should see your doctor. Learn about special considerations when a child has a fever, and when an adult has a fever.
In this section
- A fever is usually a normal response of your immune system to a virus or bacterial infection. Most healthy adults can tolerate a fever well. Read more
- A fever is usually a normal response of a child’s immune system to a virus or bacterial infection. Most healthy children can tolerate a fever well. Read more
Page last updated: 01 December 2011



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