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symptoms of serious illness

immediate medical care may be needed if a headache, vomiting, fever, or a seizure occurs along with another serious illness. symptoms of a serious illness include:

  • severe neck stiffness or pain.
  • confusion or extreme irritability.
  • extreme sleepiness.
  • persistent nausea or vomiting.
  • severe sensitivity to light (photophobia).
  • unsteadiness that prevents standing or walking (ataxia or vertigo).
  • new double vision, blurred vision, or blind spots.
  • very rapid, difficult breathing.
  • severe pain.
  • new and different skin rash or severe bruises.
  • new swelling, pain, redness, or warmth in one or more joints.

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