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Symptom Checker

Symptom Checker

Young child in sick in bed having temperature taken.
CHOP's online symptom checker can help you make informed decisions about what level of medical care your child may need, if any, and steps you can take to relieve symptoms at home.

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If your child has medical risk factors such as a weakened immune system or surgery in last 7 days, please contact their specialist.

Disclaimer

This Application is brought to you by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (“CHOP”) and Self Care Decisions LLC. By using this Application, you agree to the below Terms and Conditions, as well as the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy set forth on CHOP’s website. If you do not agree to all of these Terms and Conditions of use, do not use this Application!

IF YOU THINK YOU (OR YOUR CHILD) MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR 911 IMMEDIATELY.

This Application Does Not Provide Medical Advice. The information provided with this Application is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; it is for informational purposes only. Although this Application may provide you with suggestions about seeking appropriate care, you should not use or rely on this information for any reason as this Application is not meant to replace the professional judgment of a qualified health care professional. Never ignore medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you read here. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. This Application is not intended to create a doctor-patient relationship between/among CHOP, its physicians and you or your child.

You should recognize that the information provided in this Application has the following limitations compared to your doctor:

  • You can have a conversation with your doctor.
  • Your doctor can perform a physical examination and any necessary tests.
  • You (or your child) could have an underlying medical problem that requires a physician to detect.
  • If you (or your child) are taking medications, they could influence how you (or your child) experience various symptoms.
  • Your doctor knows your medical history, has experience diagnosing medical conditions and can exercise independent judgment.

The search for nearby treatment facilities is based upon Google search parameters and will return results based upon how facilities manage their website information. If you are aware of closer or more appropriate facilities in which to seek care, use your best judgment in selecting a site of care.

Use of Content. We authorize you to access the Content in this Application solely for your personal, noncommercial use.

The Content is protected by copyright under both United States and foreign laws. Title to the Content remains with CHOP, Self Care Decisions LLC or its licensors, as agreed between them. Any use of the Content not expressly permitted by these Terms and Conditions is a breach of these Terms and Conditions and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. Content and features are subject to change or termination without notice in the discretion of CHOP and Self Care Decisions LLC. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved to CHOP, Self Care Decisions LLC and its licensors, as agreed between them.

If you violate any of these Terms and Conditions, your permission to use the Content and Application automatically terminates and you must immediately stop all use of this Application.

Limitation of Liability. The use of this Application and the Content is at your own risk.

The Application and the Content are provided on an "as is" basis. CHOP, SELF CARE DECISIONS LLC AND EACH OF THEIR AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND SUPPLIERS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES' RIGHTS, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Without limiting the foregoing, CHOP, Self Care Decisions LLC, and each of their affiliates, licensors, and suppliers make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, currentness, or timeliness of the Content.

In no event shall CHOP, Self Care Decisions LLC, and each of their affiliates, licensors, suppliers, or any third parties be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, personal injury/wrongful death, lost profits, or damages resulting from lost data or business interruption) resulting from the use of or inability to use the Application or the Content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not CHOP, Self Care Decisions LLC, and each of their affiliates, licensors, suppliers, or any third parties are advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall CHOP, Self Care Decisions LLC, and each of their affiliates, licensors, suppliers, or any third parties be liable to you in excess of U.S. $1000. CHOP, Self Care Decisions LLC, and each of their affiliates, licensors, suppliers, and any third parties are not liable for any personal injury, including death, caused by your use or misuse of the Application or Content. Any claims arising in connection with your use of the Application or any Content must be brought within one (1) year of the date of the event giving rise to such action occurred. Remedies under these Terms and Conditions are exclusive and are limited to those expressly provided for in these Terms and Conditions.

Due to the nature of electronic communications, CHOP and Self Care Decisions LLC cannot and do not provide any assurances that the information you share with this Application will not become known or accessible to third parties. You (and not CHOP or Self Care Decisions LLC) are solely responsible for any outcomes arising directly or indirectly out of any information that you intentionally or unintentionally share with this Application.

Indemnity. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold CHOP, CHOP’s parent organization, Self Care Decisions LLC, and each of their affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, authors, reviewers, and suppliers, harmless from and against any claims, actions or demands, liabilities and settlements including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from, or alleged to result from, your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use or misuse of the Application or Content.

Entire Agreement. These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you, CHOP and Self Care Decisions LLC with respect to the use of this Application and Content.

If you disagree with any of the Terms of this disclaimer, you must quit this Application immediately.

Thank you for your cooperation. We hope you find this Application helpful and convenient to use! Questions or comments should be submitted to support@selfcare.info.

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