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24/7 Nurseline

Could your child's fever or sore throat turn into something more serious? Are your 1 a.m. asthma symptoms cause for a trip to the ER?

The 24/7 Nurseline can help you figure out if you should call your doctor, go to the ER or treat the problem yourself.

Registered nurses are on call at (888) 334-9473 to answer your health questions, wherever you may be, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The 24/7 Nurseline's registered nurses can understand your health concerns and give general health tips. Get trusted guidance on possible emergency care, urgent care, family care, and more, including topics such as:

Asthma, back pain or chronic health issues
Dizziness or severe headaches
High fever
A baby's nonstop crying
Cuts or burns
Sore throat

Plus, when you call, you can access an audio library of more than 1,000 health topics — from allergies to women's health — with more than 600 topics available in Spanish.

Save the 24/7 Nurseline number in your cell phone contacts

For more information, including a tag you can scan with your smartphone to download the 24/7 Nurseline number into your cell phone contacts, view the 24/7 Nurseline — Because Health Concerns Don't Always Follow a 9 to 5 Schedule PDF File (699 KB).

For medical emergencies, call 911 or your local emergency services first. This program is not a substitute for a doctor's care. Talk to your doctor about any health questions or concerns.