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Ear, Pulling or Itchy

	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: Your child looks or acts very sick. Fever above 105°F (40.6°C). Age under 12 weeks with fever above 100.4 F (38.0) C) rectally. Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. Seems to be in pain or crying without an obvious reason. Recent onset of awakening from sleep. Fever or symptoms of a cold are present. Drainage from the ear canal. Constant digging inside 1 ear canal.
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns. Pulling at the ear continues over 3 days. Itching continues over 1 week.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Normal ear touching or pulling. Itchy ear canal.