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A member asked:
My son has influenza, fever for 4 days,5th day there was no fever , 6th day his temp went slightly up 37.9 dr gave me antibiotic, not sure to give it?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Flu: if itvis only flu, antibiotics are not needed. If there is superimposed bacterial infection on top of flu, antibiotics are given
Answered 1/28/2015
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Call the doctor back: An antibiotic will Do Nothing to treat a viral infection such as the flu. I would call the doctor back an specifically ask them why they prescribed an antibiotic. Unless they have a clear concern about a secondary bacterial infection or believe it is not the flu there is no reason for an antibiotic and over use of antibiotics can be dangerous.
Answered 1/28/2015
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