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Body temperature decreases after the set point is lowered by the hypothala- mus. Heat loss occurs by sweating, vasodilation, and cool seeking be- havior. During this “flush” phase the febrile child may remove clothes and request cool fluids. Fever resolves as the temperature returns to normal, either due to resolution of the illness or antipy- retic administration (