High Fever: Boon for Kids

A high temperature could help kids battle an illness, claims an American paediatrician.

According to Hannah Chow-Johnson, assistant professor at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, the high fevers typical of many childhood illnesses can help force a child to slow down, rest and sleep more - all vital in recovering.

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Chow-Johnson said she was often asked what to do about children with a high temperature.

"My most frequent calls are from worried parents who want to know how high is too high of a fever," the Daily Mail quoted her as saying.

"What many parents don't realise is that often, fevers are their child's friend.

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"Fevers can actually help your child recover more quickly, especially if he or she is battling a viral illness.

"I often wish thermometers had a gauge that read either 'fever' or 'no fever'.

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"That would definitely help parents who worry if their child has a fever that's too high," she added.

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