Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If
- You feel weak or very sick
- Pain is severe and its the worst headache of your life
- Pain is severe and you have not had severe headaches before
- Stiff neck (can't touch chin to chest)
- Blurred or double vision
- Unsteady walking
- Fever of 103° F (39.4° C) or higher
- Fever of 100.5° F (38.1° C) or higher and you:
- Are over 60 years of age OR
- Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy) OR
- Are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery)
- Possible exposure to carbon monoxide
