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nerves or blood vessels. Apply a splint to the injury if you have been trained in doing so. + Put ice on the injured joint. This can help reduce swelling by controlling internal bleeding and fluid buildup around the joint. Fever: First Aid Fever is the body’...

nerves or blood vessels. Apply a splint to the injury if you have been trained in doing so. + Put ice on the injured joint. This can help reduce swelling by controlling internal bleeding and fluid buildup around the joint. Fever: First Aid Fever is the body’s reaction to infection. What's normal for you may be a little higher or lower than the average temperature of 98.6° F or a rectal temperature higher than 100.4° EF An oral temperature higher than 99.4° F is considered a fever. For very young children and infants, even shghtly elevated temperatures may indicate a serious infection. In newborns, a lower temperature may indicate a serious illness. Do not treat adult fevers below 102° F with medication unless advised by a doctor. If you have a fever of 102° F or higher, a doctor may suggest taking an over-the-counter medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Adults may also use aspirin. Note: aspirin in children may trigger a rare, but potentially fatal disorder known as Reye's syn- drome. Ibuprofen is not advised for infants younger than 6 months. How to take a temperature: Today, most thermometers have digital readouts. Some take the temperature from the ear canal and can be especially useful for young children and older adults. Other types are listed below. When using a digital thermometer, be sure to read the instructions so you know what the beeps mean and when to read the temperature. Under normal circumstances, temperatures tend to be highest around 4 p.m. and lowest around 4 a.m. Because of the potential for mercury exposure or ingestion, glass mercury thermometers are no longer recommended. Orally: To take a temperature orally, place the bulb under the tongue, then close mouth gently over it for the recommended amount of time (usually three minutes); remove and read the temperature per in- structions. 128