Why do we get a fever when we are sick?

When our bodies are fighting off an illness, like a cold or the flu, it can make us feel warm or hot. That's because our body is working hard to get rid of the germs and make us better. Our body raises our temperature to help stop the germs from growing and spreading. That's why we have a fever, it's a sign that our body is doing its best to make us better.

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