Drink lots of water, dress in layers, use cold compresses. Additional advice? Complete rest and a healthy diet.

Did you know that a contact or contactless infrared thermometer is the quickest way of taking your temperature? It's also very user friendly, but you must take a few minor precautions to get an accurate reading.

Don't know where to take your temperature? Easy! You can do it in 5 areas of your body: armpit, mouth, rectum, ear or forehead. Different types of thermometer are used for different sites. Here are some rules to follow before taking the measurement.

A stress-free way to measure your body temperature. If you're in a hurry, you don't have time to take any clothes off, or your child won't stay still, an infrared thermometer is the perfect choice.

Buying a thermometer? Then you'll need to know which ones are the most accurate and reliable. This varies depending on the model and the technology it uses, so let's look at the ones you can rely on.

Glass, digital or infrared? Which is the right type for you: the quickest or the most reliable? We help you to choose between the pros and cons of each type of thermometer to take your temperature.

Why do we get fevers? This article explains the main causes of a high temperature, and how the body protects itself.

Our body temperature is not always the same. In normal conditions it is 37° C (98,6° F), but natural variations are caused by such factors as sleep and meals, and others by the ambient temperature and physical activity.

Is it OK to breastfeed with a fever? Scientists say it's not a case of "can", but "must". During an infection, the milk is even more rich in antibodies and white corpuscles, both of which are essential in developing the baby's immune system. The only time when the mother shouldn't breastfeed is if the fever is making her feel weak.