Is it a good idea to take a shower when you have the flu?

Answer 1

It depends somewhat on why you have a fever. If you are talking about a fever from a cold or the flu, it should not be any health risk, but it may be uncomfortable and why put your body into any more discomfort than already? However, a tepid bath may help you feel better if your fever is not coming down from fever reducer medications. I'd first try some cold compresses on my neck, wrists and perhaps ankles or inner elbow (antecubital space), which are points where the circulatory vessels are close to the surface and can be cooled easily. That and cool drinks (not ice cold) can help make you feel better.

Answer 2

Oh, no, a hot bath will cause your fever to go up even higher. You want to take a cold bath if you have a high fever, if it's rising up to 102 or 103 that is high you need to cool yourself down. Wear lightweight clothing. If you also have a bad throbbing headache you may need to call your doctor because of possible infection.

Answer 3

it is not ok to take a shower while having a fever. it will depend the person's situation there will be a possibility. if you want to take a shower and feel refresh you can just take a regular sponge bath twice a day.

Answer 4

Yes, of course, in fact it may relieve some of the aches in your joints and muscles, and the moisture in the air can be soothing to the nose and sinuses.

Answer 5

A cold shower could put your body into a state of shock. It is better to have a very lukewarm shower. Anything that feels cool to your body will help to reduce your temperature.

Answer 6

Yes but have a towel as sonn as you get out of the water! or you will get a chill

Answer 7

I don't see why not.

It would be good because:

* you are washing away any bad germs on your body * you will feel better because you are clean

Answer 8

You should not take a hot shower when you have a fever at the risk of making your body temp rise to dangerous levels.

Answer 9

yes