the fever is harmless and will help her fight this viral infection. most patients with influenza start improving on day four so just make her comfortable. it is okay to use ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the body aches headaches etc. that go along with the flu but you really should not let the thermometer determine when you use it. her temperature does not need to be 98. 6 in order for her to get well. it's okay to treat the fever to make her feel better but it is not medically necessary. make sure you are giving the proper dose of ibuprofen for her weight. many parents under-dose their teenagers.
my daughter 13yrs old has been running a fever for 3 days over 102. the dr said she has h1n1. how do i get fever down?