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NEW VIDEO: Fever is Amazing! (Patreon)

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2024-08-13 14:04:08

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Fever feels bad.

So we take medication to suppress it – but is this a good idea? It turns out fever is one of the oldest defenses against disease.

What exactly is a fever? How does it make your immune defense stronger? Should you take a pill to combat it?

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Fever is Amazing!

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