QuickCheck: Does a cold shower help to break a fever?

By KRISTENE S. MARIE

IT IS a common practice to take a cold shower or place a cold compress on the head to help bring down a fever by reducing body temperature.

Since this may provide temporary relief, does it actually help break a fever?

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