Do I go to walk in/a&e?

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Recurring1 · 09/02/2025 10:29

I've got a throat infection of some sort - it has absolutely floored me I've mostly been in bed since Tuesday last week. I got antibiotics from the doctor on Friday because my throat was covered in white (I have no tonsils but feels the same as bad tonsillitis which I used to get often until I had them out 15 years ago)
My temperature has not gone down the whole time even with taking Paracetamol and Ibuprofen, it's consistently been around high 38 and today is 39.4. This morning I've woken up with a rash covering my entire body but not my face. What do I do?

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FedupMumof10YearOld · 09/02/2025 11:14

I'm not sure it's an accident or emergency so 111 is best for now

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Recurring1 · 09/02/2025 10:46

TourangaLeila · 09/02/2025 10:33

Sounds like scarlet fever and you maybe need some different antibiotics. Out of hours GP op.

I've googled this but my raah is lighter in colour and I don't have a white tongue or a red face. So odd. I'll try and call 111.

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DDivaStar · 09/02/2025 10:36

Def call 111.

Realistically you've only just started the antibiotics but thet can advise abd arrange a appointment for the rash. Better not to go to a crowded setting if you maybe contagious.

TourangaLeila · 09/02/2025 10:33

Sounds like scarlet fever and you maybe need some different antibiotics. Out of hours GP op.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 09/02/2025 10:32

Phone 111

InfoSecInTheCity · 09/02/2025 10:32

Call 111 if they think you need to be seen they can sometimes make an appt at a local out of hours, otherwise they have GPs who can diagnose by phone based on symptoms.

LIZS · 09/02/2025 10:31

Call 111, there ma be gp n call to advise

shoofly · 09/02/2025 10:31

Out of hours appointment in first instance

Bristolinfeb · 09/02/2025 10:30

Ring 111 for an out of hours GP appointment or go to minor injuries.

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