Every day I hear many myths about illness that have been perpetuated for years. To start off let me just say that most illness is caused by germs that you catch from other people. It is not allergies, the wind, cold weather, going outside with wet hair, or not wearing a coat or shoes. Let's take the other myths one by one.
1. It is all right to take a bath and drink cold liquids when sick. It doesn't make you worse.
2. Fever doesn't hurt you. It is a natural process that helps your body to fight infection. The higher the fever the worse you feel but it is not dangerous. The reason we recommend acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever is not bring your child's fever down but to make them more comfortable.
3. A fever is a temperature of 100.4 (38.0 celcius) or higher. Your body temperature ranges from 97.0-100.3 naturally.
4. It is all right not to eat when you are sick. If your child is not hungry or vomiting then don't make them eat -- they might just vomit! Fluids are important though but it is all right not to eat for several days when you are sick.
5. It is also all right to go outside when you are sick and it is fine to let your children play if they feel well enough. If your child is sick they should not be going to public places like day care, school, the store or play areas because then they get others sick.
That sums it up for illness. Next blog with be on the myths associated with acne.
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