When running a fever, many will grab a bottle of Ibuprofen to reduce their temperature.
But should someone suffering from coronavirus do the same?

Recently the French government and Health Minister Olivier Véran released a statement that patients with COVID-19 should not take the popular anti-inflammatory, known as Advil, saying that it could aggravate the infection. A UK doctor at the National Health Service also agreed. Instead, they recommend taking acetaminophen (Tylenol).

I don’t know about you, but I love my ADVIL in a green gel cap form. So I had to investigate if I need to by something else just in case.

Internet fact-checking site Snopes, notes that the medical community is mixed on this message and the science isn’t settled. But even though, those quoted say acetaminophen is preferred.

It is recommended that the next time you do a shopping trip, or have items delivered, you could get a digital thermometer (if you don’t already have one) to check for fever, and cold/cough syrup just in case.

Personally, I have taking extra supplements to boost my immunity from colds and flu since January, because at that time I didn’t want to get sick before-during-or after my vacation to Cabo in February. So far, still not sick, watched hubby have a bout with the flu, and I didn’t get it. So every little bit helps! (I’m not a doctor and you should always check with yours)

#BeSafe #WashYouHands #WeGotThis

Susan Saunders 3/17/20