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4yo had 1 dose of zpak and is on 36 hrs of fevers of 102. juicy cough. when will fever go away, should we check for the flu. is this temp too high?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Z Pack: is obviously useful ONLY if the infection is bacterial! High fever in 4 year olds is often VIRAL! It may not be FLU ......another virus is just as likely Treatment by your PEDIATRICIAN is necessary! Call whoever is on-call before Holiday tomorrrow! Hope this helps Dr Z

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 4/4/2015

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