Fever: When to Go to Urgent Care: How It Works, Explained Simply

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When your temperature rises above one hundred point four degrees, that counts as a fever. Many fevers come from colds, the flu, or other common infections, and ease with rest and fluids. Urgent care can help when a fever lasts several days, or comes with a sore throat, ear pain, or a cough. Trouble breathing, a stiff neck, confusion, or a rash that does not fade all mean the emergency room, or 911. Any fever in a baby under three months old needs to be seen by a doctor right away. For most other fevers, rest, fluids, and a visit to urgent care are usually enough. When you are unsure, talk with a clinician about your situation.