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My son is 5 took him to quick care yesterday they said he had a viral infection his fever is up again i have him on motrin anything else i can do?
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Patience: Hydrate, keep comfortable and give it 3-5 days to get better, if no worse than when seen.
Answered 12/6/2012
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