Why Kill a Fever?

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I’ve been a bit feverish recently.

I woke up suddenly two mornings ago after a slightly off-colour dream. I was soaked in sweat, and later that day tested positive for Covid. I took an ibuprofen and gradually my fever decreased. When the fever left, I mourned its absence. It had felt recognisable.

I am one of those who has become an expert in their own health, and I straddle the treacherous ground between…