<human>: My 7 year old son has had a fever (the highest was 102.4) on and off again for the last 4 days. He also had a head ache, tummy ache and sore throat. He was swabbed for streep yesterday with a negative result. I am assumeing it is some sort of virus, just wondering if and or when I should take him back to the Dr. He currently has a low grade fever of 100.4. Thanks in advance
<bot>: Welcome to the ChatDoctorI understand your concerns but don't worry. The most likely reason for sucChatDoctorplaints in kids are self limiting viral infections. They just need symptomatic management. It takes a few days for them to completely improve. I would recommend you to start him on acetaminophen for fever episodes and throat pain. Also, start an antihistamine and decongestant such as Chlorpheniramine or fexofenadine. Keep a room humidifier while sleeping if the weather is Chat Doctor.  Hopefully this will help him. Take care