Renuka Iyer Renuka Iyer Asked 4 months ago

How long does fever last with flu b?

My daughter has been diagnosed with Flu B, and she's running a high temperature. It's making her very uncomfortable. I was wondering, how long does fever usually last with Flu B in children?

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Aditya Varma Aditya Varma Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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When I had high fever from Flu B, I went to a proper hospital and the doctor there explained that the fever can easily last for 4 to 5 days. They prescribed antiviral medication and strictly told me not to skip any dose. Please consult a doctor clearly instead of waiting it out.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Look, the fever will stay for 4 days at least. No need to buy expensive fancy stuff; just keep drinking boiled warm water, eat simple dal-khichdi, and keep doing cold water sponge-strips if the temperature goes too high. It works best and costs nothing.

Nisha Kapoor Nisha Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, Flu B fever can make you feel absolutely miserable and it usually hangs around for 3 to 5 days. The body aches during this time are the worst. Please take all the rest you can and don't force yourself to do chores.

Pankaj Jain Pankaj Jain Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

The fever lasted about 4 days for me. During this time, I avoided any heavy or oily foods and stuck strictly to light, warm vegetarian food like moong dal khichdi and clear vegetable soups. It keeps the digestion light while your body fights the virus.

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Pradeep Kulkarni Pradeep Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Flu B fever usually goes on for 3 to 5 days. Since I have high BP, I made sure to check my blood pressure daily as high fever can sometimes cause fluctuations. Keep a tab on your vitals and rest well.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I had Flu B last winter and the fever definitely stayed for a full 5 days. My tip is to not rush to get out of bed the moment you feel slightly better on day 3, as the fever can rebound. Stay hydrated with salt-sugar water and let your body heal completely.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My Flu B fever lasted 5 days. Being a diabetic, I had to be very careful because infections always spike my sugar levels. I made sure to monitor my glucose three times a day and kept my diet very simple without any sweet fruit juices.

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Rohan Ranade Rohan Ranade Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

It took about 4 days for my Flu B fever to break completely. I was dying to go back to my running routine, but my doctor advised against it. I only started with very slow 10-minute walks inside my house once the fever was gone for 48 hours.

Sunita Das Sunita Das Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Please monitor the fever closely. When I had Flu B, my fever lasted for 6 days and eventually turned into a severe chest infection because I didn't see a doctor early enough. If the fever stays high beyond 4 days, please get your lungs checked by a physician.

Arathi Pillai Arathi Pillai Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My doctor mentioned that Influenza B typically causes a sudden high-grade fever that peaks in the first 48 hours and completely resolves in 4 to 5 days. He also explained that the cough and fatigue can last up to two weeks as the airway lining takes time to recover.

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