Fever helps fight infections by turning on the body's immune system. In general, the height of the fever doesn't relate to the seriousness of the illness. How sick you feel is what counts. Fortunately, the brain's thermostat keeps untreated fevers below this level. HOME CARE Extra fluids and less clothing Drink extra fluids.
Iced drinks are especially helpful.
Body fluids are lost during fevers because of sweating. Clothing should be kept to a minimum because most heat is lost through the skin. Remember that fever is helping your body fight the infection. Medicines do not bring the temperature down to normal unless the temperature was not very elevated before the medicine was given. Repeated dosages of the drugs will be necessary because the fever will go up and down until the illness runs its course.