Fever and Chills: Overview
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Fever and chills
Illness caused by a flu virus can often present with a high fever1 associated with chills.2
A fever is the body’s physiological response to viral or bacterial infection,3 and can help to differentiate an influenza episode from the common cold.4-6
High fever is a common symptom of the flu1
Read more about fever and chills
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Signs and symptoms
Find out about the signs and symptoms associated with fever and chills.
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The Panadol Cold & Flu range
Find out how the Panadol Cold & Flu range can help your patients.
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