How to reduce fever in adults

When you’re feeling sick or slightly “off,” one of the first things you should do is use a thermometer to check your temperature.

A fever is your immune system's way of changing the battleground to help itself fight.

When your body recognizes an invader (like bacteria or a virus), your immune system raises your body temperature as a defense. Your immune system works much better in hotter temperatures, while invaders do worse. Fevers may feel terrible to you, but they help your body destroy invaders and get back to its healthy self.

Fevers defined

Normal body temperatures sit between 97 F to 99 F.

A fever is a temperature of 100.4F or higher.

How to get fever one night

There are low-grade fevers and more serious fevers, depending on the sick person's age. A serious fever is warmer than 103 F in young adults.

Which thermometer reading is best

• Mouth: This is the best choice for when you’re in your dorm, apartment or on campus.

  Oral readings are accurate and easy to take

• Armpit: Placing an oral thermometer in the armpit is le
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