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	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: Difficult to awaken or acting confused Very weak (can't stand) Severe difficulty breathing (e.g., struggling for each breath, unable to speak) Lips or face are bluish now Rash with purple (blood-colored) spots or dots
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher Fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher and you Are over 60 years of age Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy) Are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery) Are a transplant patient (e.g., liver, heart, lung, kidney) Headache and stiff neck (can't touch chin to chest) Difficulty breathing Signs of dehydration (e.g., no urine in more than 12 hours, very dry mouth, lightheaded, etc.) Have an intravenous catheter (e.g., central line, PICC, or peripheral intravenous line) Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher and you have traveled to a foreign country in the last month Fever lasts longer than 3 days (72 hours)
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns
	Self Care at Home IF: Fever with no signs of serious infection and you don't think you need to be seen