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6. Rest

A simple treatment that is so often overlooked or dismissed is rest. While sleeping, the body can fight infection by replenishing cells, facilitating a recharge of the immune system. A person with a fever should be striving for eight hours of sleep per 24 hours; if discomfort is keeping them up at night, then napping during the day will also facilitate a quicker recuperation. Remember to keep the room and the bedding light — being cocooned in warm and heavy blankets should be avoided even when feeling shivery.

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