Can you get a fever from sunburn?

I literally just recovered from this after a beach trip! I got a terrible sunburn on my shoulders and ran a 100.5 fever that same night. It's called 'sun poisoning'. Drinking lots of water and putting cold, wet towels on the skin really helped me recover.

I completely feel your pain, sunburns are so uncomfortable. Applying cool yogurt or fresh cucumber juice to the burnt skin helps draw out the heat naturally. But please don't ignore the fever; keep sipping coconut water to stay hydrated and rest inside.

I got a bad sunburn on my neck yesterday and now I'm feeling chills and running a mild temperature. Is this normal or should I be worried about some infection? Has anyone else felt feverish after being in the sun?

I completely panicked the first time I got a fever after a sunny day hike, thinking I had caught some disease. But my doctor reassured me that a mild fever is just the body's natural response to healing damaged skin. Just rest, use calamine lotion, and it will pass.

My son got a bad sunburn during his outdoor camp and came home with a warm forehead and shivering. I gave him a cool shower, applied plenty of aloe vera, and made him drink water with electrolyte powder. Please keep a close eye on the temperature and consult a pediatrician if it goes too high.

Yes, sunburn-induced fever can really drain your energy levels. I'd suggest skipping your outdoor workouts or runs completely until your skin heals and your temperature normalizes. Just stick to light indoor stretching if you feel up to it, but prioritize rest first.