Fever,Age 4 and Older - Emergencies
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Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
- Seizure. Note: If a fever seizure has occurred, see the topic Fever Seizures for immediate first aid treatment.
- Changed level of consciousness
- Sweating with any symptoms of a heart attack
- Signs of severe dehydration
- Signs of shock
- Signs of heatstroke
- Signs of moderate to severe difficulty breathing
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April 24, 2007
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