OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
IMMUNITY INNATE AND ADAPTIVE
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A high temperature activates the immune system.
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A high temperature inhibits the growth of some disease-causing bacteria.
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A high temperature decreases blood flow, so the disease will spread more slowly.
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A high temperature inhibits the body’s repair.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The best evidence suggests that there is neither harm nor benefit to treating a fever with fever-reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Hundreds of millions of years ago, animals developed fever as an evolutionary response to infection.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the case of a high fever or a fever that causes discomfort, your care provider may recommend nonprescription medication, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others). Use these medications according to the label instructions or as recommended by your health care provider.
Detailed explanation-3: -You can give acetaminophen (Tylenol) to children older than 3 months. Fever medicine lowers the fever by 2 to 3° F (1 to 1.5° C). You may want to give your child ibuprofen instead. Ibuprofen (Advil) works 2 hours longer than acetaminophen.