Fever Seizures

When To See a Doctor

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Does your child have a fever and pain? See evaluating pain in a child.


See significance of a fever and pain if you need information to help you answer the question below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.

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Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

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Does your child have moderate to severe pain? See evaluating pain in a child.


If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.



Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BSLast Updated: April 24, 2007
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics

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