Ask Well: If Fever Helps Fight Infection, Should I Avoid Fever-Reducing Drugs?
The best evidence suggests that there is neither harm nor benefit to treating a fever with fever-reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Source: NYT Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: RICHARD KLASCO, M.D. Tags: Fever Antibiotics Ibuprofen (Drug) Sepsis Infections Source Type: news