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Fever,Age 3 and Younger - Emergencies
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Does your child have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
- A
fever seizure and:
- •Stops breathing. Before calling 911 or other emergency services, make sure your child is in a safe position on the floor.
- •Seizure activity lasts longer than 3 minutes, or a second seizure occurs during the same illness. Be sure to protect your child during a seizure.
- Moderate to severe difficulty breathing.
- Decreased level of consciousness.
- Signs of shock.
- Signs of severe dehydration.
- Signs of heatstroke.
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April 24, 2007
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