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Fever

Prevention

You can reduce your risk of getting illnesses that cause fever by adopting these healthy habits:

• Practice good hygiene by washing your hands frequently with soap and warm water, especially after using the toilet and before eating.

• Limit exposure to crowds and to people with known infections.

• Cook and store foods properly to avoid food poisoning.

• Keep a record of your current immunizations. Review this record with your doctor every year to confirm that your immunizations are up-to-date.

• Contact your doctor before traveling to a foreign country to receive any recommended immunizations before your trip.