Call 911 Now
- You think your child has a life-threatening emergency
Call Doctor or Seek Care Now
- Only 1 cheek is red and also has fever
- High Risk child (such as those with a chronic medical problem or weak immune system)
- Your child looks or acts very sick
- You think your child needs to be seen, and the problem is urgent
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Contact Doctor Within 24 Hours
- Fever over 102° F (39° C)
- You think your child needs to be seen, but the problem is not urgent
Contact Doctor During Office Hours
- Sore throat lasts more than 48 hours
- Mother or other caregiver is pregnant
- You have other questions or concerns
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Self Care at Home
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