Fever
(
En español: Fiebre
)
Say:
fee
-ver
You've probably noticed that sometimes when you're sick,
you feel really hot one minute and then freezing cold the next. And
to make things weirder, grown-ups keep touching your face and
forehead all the time. When this happens, chances are you have a
fever
. A fever is when your body gets a little hotter than normal on the
inside. This can mean that your body has just been invaded by
germs! When
germs
get inside your body, your body tries to get rid of them by turning
up the heat. So a fever means your body is trying to get better
again!
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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