He said kids should be fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever reducers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen before they go back to school or daycare. With colds and flu, he said a runny nose or ...

Doctors caution against ignoring fever and self-medicating with antibiotics. Untreated fever may lead to severe complications like sepsis, especially in vulnerable groups.

A healthy, 15-year-old boy complains of a worsening sore throat that is aggravated by swallowing over the last 2 days. This ...