Fever, Age 12 and Older

Prevention

The best way to prevent fevers is to reduce your exposure to infectious diseases. Hand-washing is the single most important prevention measure for people of all ages.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: September 2, 2009
Medical Review:	H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
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