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Temperature measurement. Mother taking her unwell son's temperature by feeling his forehead with her hand. Normal body temperature is around degr
Temperature measurement. Mother taking her unwell son's temperature by feeling his forehead with her hand. Normal body temperature is around degrees Celsius. A temperature significantly higher than this can indicate an infection, such as influenza ('flu). The forehead of a feverish patient will often feel noticeably hotter than usual. Bed rest is a good treatment for minor infections such as flu or a cold.
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