Moment of Um
Moment of Um
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Why do fevers give you chills?
5 minutes Posted Sep 23, 2024 at 8:00 am.
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Sometimes when we get sick, our body reacts by cranking up our internal temperature to make a fever. This helps get rid of invading bacteria or viruses. But sometimes when you have a fever, you feel cold instead of hot. What’s up with that? We asked ER doctor Joe Alcock to help us find the answer.


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