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You should go to the hospital if you have a fever over 104 degrees Fahrenheit. A fever that high can injure your body. A lower fever without any symptoms is not a reason to go to the hospital. However, you may need to go to the emergency room if you have a lower fever and these symptoms:
- a lot of trouble breathing (shortness of breath)
- a cut or break in the skin (wound) with thick green, yellow, tan or white fluid coming from it
Call your doctor if you have a fever and aren't sure if you need emergency medical care.
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