Inspirited Wellness Podcast Notes: Episode 3: Fever: Friend or Foe?
Do you have “fever-phobia?” So many parents do! Or maybe you don’t get anxious when your child falls ill, but the prevailing thought is that you treat a fever by giving a fever reducer and bringing down the temperature.
But how you respond to fevers can have a HUGE impact when it comes to the long-term health of your child.
Fever is your friend. None of us like it when our kids get sick, but a good fever means that the immune system is in the game, actively fighting off whatever bug is in the system. It also means that the immune system is learning how to respond and fight infections.