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Day5 of flu(-like illness?), fever (101f-103f), body aches are worse today and still having chills. cough mostly dry. how long will it take?

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Fever rare after 5-6: Most individuals with influenza have resolution of fever and chills by 5-6 days, but may have lingering fatigue and cough. If you still have significant fever, you may be experiencing a secondary infection or other illness and it would be time to get evaluation.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Day5 of flu(-like illness?), fever (101f-103f), body aches are worse today and still having chills. cough mostly dry. how long will it take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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