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My son has the flu. his fever comes back every time his ibuprofen wears off..

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Influenza: He will have fevers for 3-5 days. If antipyretics make him comfortable that is good. Make sure he drinks a lot of fluids. If difficulty breathing, if vomiting, if lethargic then take to doctor to be evaluated and see if he needs to be admitted.

Answered 12/21/2014

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