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My son, 5, has a fever 100f 5 hours after his last dose of advil (ibuprofen). his throat is sore and hoarse. what should i do if his fever doesn't go down?
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Throat culture: Take him to see his pediatrician for a throat culture to rule out strep throat.
Answered 6/10/2013
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