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Wound Infection

	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick Bright red, sunburn-like widespread rash on your body Fever occurs Red streak runs from the wound Increasing redness around the wound Severe pain in the wound Face wound with signs of infection Finger wound, where finger has sausage-shaped swelling and pain 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 Pus or cloudy drainage from the wound Pimple where a stitch comes through the skin Wound becomes more tender after the 2nd day
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns
	Self Care at Home IF: Wound doesn't look infected and you don't think you need to be seen