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Normal Body Temperature, Fever, Symptoms of Fever


Normal body Temperaure:

The normal body temperature at rest, is 37 ° C (36.5 ° C and 37.5 ° C by the people) when taken by mouth.

It varies slightly depending on time of day, being generally lower in the morning and higher in late afternoon.

The rectal temperature is higher by about 0.5 ° C than the oral temperature (in the mouth) while the temperature under the armpit is slightly lower than oral temperature.

Fever:

The fever is at a temperature above 37.5 ° C (or 38 ° C depending on definitions). Beyond 40 ° C, there is a high fever.

Symptoms of fever:

Symptoms are fever, chills, sweating, feeling cold and feeling weak.

About 3% of children 18 months to three years experience seizures when they have a high fever.

Causes of fever

Fever is usually caused by a reaction of the body's defense against aggression. Blood cells, monocytes, produce pyrogens, which cause fever. The agency thus produces pyrogens in response to infection, inflammation, cancer or allergy.

Influenza A H1N1: What hydro-alcoholic solution to choose?


Used for many years in the hospital world, the use of hydro-alcoholic gel is widespread in this period of epidemic influenza A H1N1 (swine flu). Practice, the hydro-alcoholic solution everywhere carried away and do not require water.

The hydro-alcoholic gels are not more effective than handwashing with soap. They are only effective when used on hands dry and relatively clean. They also have no cleaning effect.
Composed largely of alcohol, they spoil quickly hands if used frequently. They must not come into contact with mucous membranes or injury. Accidents such as the projection into the eye should be avoided (use by children is thus more risky). Smokers must be careful because these solutions are flammable.

The hydro-alcoholic solutions on the market have almost all the same actions:
  • Bactericidal (NF 1040),
  • Fungicide / yeasticidal (NF 1275),
  • Virucidal (NF T72-180, NC 14476), essential action against the influenza virus.
Some gels bearing the words "cleansing" does not have the antiseptic or disinfectant.

Other criteria that distinguish these products relate to practical aspects and tolerability.

They come in forms of gels, sprays and wipes. They vary from bottle to pump a liter in pocket format of 30 ml. The gel is convenient for hand hygiene. The wipes allow disinfecting objects.

Some products contain additives protective skin as aloe vera, which reduce the drying effect of the product. Some brands offer products based alcohol plant extracts and lemon (known for its anti-bacterial).

A hydro-alcoholic solution is used effectively as well: on dry hands, take a dab of product in the palm of your hand and rub for 30 seconds. Everything must be scrubbed: the tops of hands, palms, between fingers, nails, wrists, and that until the product has completely dried.

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Preparing for influenza A (H1N1): do what you need at home?


The Agency of Health Canada gives the following advice in preparation of the possibility of having to cure or treat a loved one.

Ensure you have at hand the following items:
  • Medicines against pain and fever, Tylenol or Advil for example, to treat fever and headache;
  • A thermometer;
  • Reserves of essential drugs like insulin for people with diabetes, for example;
  • Cleaning products, including disinfectants; 
  • Soap or water-alcohol solution to disinfect their hands; 
  • Non-perishable foods such as soups, fruits and canned vegetables, and liquids (water, juice) in the event of not being able to go to the grocery store.