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102 temperature :: Article Creator Yes, Fever Does Help Kill Viruses And Bacteria Your body raises its temperature to try to kill germs. That means mild fevers are generally helpful if you're sick. Severe fevers, however, can be dangerous. Credit: expressiovisual - stock.Adobe.Com Each winter, cold and flu season reaches its peak. That leaves a lot of people dealing with coughing, sneezing and fevers. People often take fever reducers to lower their body temperature when they're sick. But VERIFY reader Richard asked us if fevers actually help kill viruses or bacterial infections if you have a cold or the flu. THE QUESTION Do fevers help the body kill viruses and bacteria? THE SOURCES THE ANSWER Yes, fevers do help the body kill viruses and bacteria. WHAT WE FOUND The human body uses fevers as part of its defense system against viral and bacterial infections. That means mild fevers, w...