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September 2008 • Ottawa 32 • Fifty-Five Plus Magazine
Flu… continued from previous page.
When You’re Hot, You’re
Hot — Or Are You?
Even when you’re not feeling
hot, you might still be sick.
Once of the most universal
signs of illness in humans is elevated
body temperature. Fever
is such a common feature of
human illness that we are justifiably
alarmed when our temperature
is elevated and reassured
that whatever we’re
doing is working when the
fever comes down.
When it comes to older
adults, however, things are a bit
different. Lack of fever is not a
reliable sign of wellness in the
elderly. Many serious medical
problems that would typically
be accompanied by high temperature
in younger people,
such as pneumonia,appendicitis
or blood infection, may be present
without fever in an older
person.This can make diagnosis
difficult and may cause needless
delays in treatment.
Also, medicines taken for
common aches and pains
(ibuprofen for arthritis,
acetaminophen for headache)
can suppress a fever that would
otherwise provide an important
diagnostic clue.
Conversely, when fever is present
in an older person, it’s
much more likely that a serious
bacterial or other infection is
hiding somewhere.A fever that
persists in an older person merits
a thorough evaluation.
Still have questions?
For further information on influenza
vaccination, please contact your local
public health unit or the Ministry of
Health and Long-Term Care
(MOHLTC): Flu Line 1 866 FLU-’N
YOU (1 866 358-6968); (TTY# 1 800
387-5559); www.gov.on.ca/health.