A member asked:

Dr diagnosed me with pneumonia & flu and put me on antibiotics yesterday. how long before my fever should go away? flu 7days, pneumonia probably 3days

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: Usually the fever associated with a bacterial infection will trend downward within 48 hours in response to antibiotics. It is important to complete the course and to not miss any doses. Be sure to rest, drink fluids and typically you should feel better in two weeks.

Answered 2/25/2016

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