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Any fever, especially one of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, should trigger a call to your oncologist — and maybe a trip to the ER
A combination of rest, fluids and over-the-counter medications can help you feel better fast
When your body is fighting infection, your internal temperature rises as a defensive response
You can alternate these OTCs to help with pain management and fever reduction
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Vomiting and fevers are a hard no — other symptoms are a judgment call
Infections like sinusitis, colds, flu and COVID-19 can cause a fever, but allergies aren’t infections
It can cause alcohol poisoning and other serious health issues, especially in kids
It’s important not to give them fever-reducing medications right off the bat
You can use a digital, tympanic or temporal artery thermometer
There’s no one answer, as your temperature fluctuates throughout the day and your life
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