A fever means your body’s fighting a cold, the flu, or another infection. But you can help make the battle as easy as possible. To manage your fever, try these tips:

 

• When you first notice it, rest. Being active makes your body heat rise. When you’ve got a fever, activity brings your body temperature up even higher. Help your body recover – and avoid becoming dehydrated or getting heatstroke – by taking it easy until your fever comes down.

 

• Remember to drink, lots. Sweating is your body’s natural cooling system, so staying well hydrated (with things like water or chicken soup) is extra-important.