Nausea and Vomiting, Age 4 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have vomiting and a fever?
See significance of vomiting and a fever if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: If you need information on how to take a temperature, see the topic Body Temperature.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a fever of 40°F (104°F) or higher?
Yes Do you think that you have a high fever, but you are unable to measure your temperature?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a fever of 39.5°C (103°F) to 40°F (104°F)?
Yes Have you had a fever of 38.5°C (101°F) to 39.5°C (103°F) for 12 hours?
Yes Do you think that you have a moderate fever, but you are unable to measure your temperature?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had a fever of 37.5°C (99.5°F) to 38.5°C (101°F) for 24 hours?
Yes Do you think that you have had a mild fever for 24 hours or longer, but you are unable to measure your temperature?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 28, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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