What can i give my 8 year old for fever. he has had it for 3 days now. been giving panado and neurofen but doesnt seem to be working?

Rise in temperature: For minor illnesses like a cold, fever and aches go away by themselves. Most people use over-the-counter drugs for relief of such symptoms. If a person has a strep throat infection or a bacterial sinus infection, antibiotics are the treatment. Influenza virus often causes 3-5 days of fever. Sometimes fever is not from an infection. A doctor can evaluate, especially if a person is on Day 3 now.