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My 8 year old son has had fever since friday afternoon till this morning. it has gone down twice but has remained at a high temperature. he has no other symptoms. ?

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Likely viral: Fever without other symptoms is likely caused by a virus. This time of year very possibly influenza. Lots of rest, push fluids. If not better in 4-5 days, get checked out by his pediatrician.

Answered 2/28/2020

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A member asked:

My 8 year old son has had fever since friday afternoon till this morning. it has gone down twice but has remained at a high temperature. he has no other symptoms. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

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