Need another opinion, sick child.

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I think my child has the flu, but I am not certain. Its the weekend, and we

don't want to go the ER or ER centers for this if its not necesarry, but the

fever worries me, today is Day 3 of a high fever.

He is 5.5 years old. he has had a high fever ranging from 102 - 103.1 (under

the arm). If I am correct this translates to 103 - 104.1 oral temp?

He has one pink eye...not really bad, just a little bit crusty and watery. His

nose is a bit stuffy, his glands under his ears, around his throat are very

swollen. He has a sore throat, and is requesting drinks constantly, which is

good. His breath is very foul...thick white coating on the toungue. We did a

good tooth brushing and gargle this morning...still very white toungue. He has

very little interest in food, if at all. I have been holding back on the

Ibuprofen for fever, and only using it, when he gets over 103 (under the arm),

which works out to be once or twice daily, usually at night.

I have given him one dose of Belladonna this morning, ...today is day three, and

the fever perists, which has me concerned. I am also giving him 2-4 grams of

Vit. C daily.

Any thoughts on this? Is this the flu, or something worse?