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Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF:
- Very weak (can't stand)
- Purple or blood-colored rash with fever
- Sudden onset of rash (within past 2 hours) and also has difficulty with breathing or swallowing
- Difficult to awaken or acting confused
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Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF:
- You feel weak or very sick
- Purple or blood-colored rash without fever
- Bright red skin that peels off in sheets
- Bright red, sunburn-like rash after either wound infection, recent surgery, or tampon use
- Rash looks like large or small blisters (i.e., fluid-filled bubbles or sacs on the skin)
- Rash beginning within 4 hours of a new prescription medication
- Fever
- Headache
- Stiff neck (unable to touch chin to chest)
- Joint pain or swelling
- Sores also present in mouth
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. |
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Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF:
- A widespread rash, but none of the symptoms described above
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