How long does high fever last with the flu?

Answer 1

Usually a high fever lasts only a few days for a normal bout of the flu without secondary infections, perhaps 3 days at the most, although low grade fevers can accompany flu symptoms for slightly longer. All symptoms of the flu are usually gone in 7 to 10 days, although sometimes a cough can last for a couple of weeks after the other symptoms are gone.

Answer 2

When the body has an illness, fever, cold, or other ailments, it is best to rest and eat less. The body cannot handle killing the infection when the ailment is stressed with eating, working, playing, working out, and other activities. Here are some guidelines:

*Fever - rest, relax, sleep, and soft food if any. Drink juices and water

*If fever is above 101, some Tylenol or Motrin fever reduces will help with ailments. It doesn't really reduce the fever much so don't worry about taking it

*If the fever is still 100-101 the second day, it's doctor visit time for possible antibiotic.

*The body can handle the antibiotic to kill any infections causing the fever and the Tylenol or Motrin can reduce muscle ailments and control fever.

*If the fever is 102 or higher, cold shower for 3 minutes

* Sleep, sleep and more sleep

*Get ready to help sick kid or teen with homework catch up to reduce his/her stress.

*No matter what the kid says: NO FRENCH FRIES

Answer 3

A fever from the flu typically lasts for three to five days. Fevers that last longer should be evaluated by a physician.

Answer 4

I'm going on 3 days - on and off fever.....

Answer 5

A fever lasts until it "breaks" or the patient dies. It breaks from antibiotics or fever suppressors such as asprin.