Acute, life-threatening symptoms? Call 144 directly.
Condition
Fever: assessment and warning signs
- a body temperature of 38.0 degrees or above
- shivering or chills
- sweating
- headache and aching limbs
Orientation
How urgent is it?
When in doubt, always choose the higher level.
Assessment and treatment on site. You are welcome without an appointment, too.
Book an appointmentor simply walk in
- a temperature above 39.5 degrees
- fever for more than three days, or fever that returns after improvement
- a stiff neck or severe headache
- confusion, impaired consciousness or marked drowsiness
- breathlessness or chest pain
- a rash that spreads quickly
- fever after travel to tropical regions
- pregnancy or a weakened immune system
If your symptoms are acute and life-threatening, call 144. aprioris is not an emergency department.
Overview
What you should know
A raised temperature, and when an assessment helps.
Fever is a sign that the body is responding to an infection or inflammation. Mild fever often passes on its own. What matters is how high it is, how long it lasts, what comes with it and how you feel overall.
One address for your concern
Book an appointment or come by during opening hours. And if you are unsure whether we are the right address: come anyway; we will work it out with you.
Symptoms
Typical signs
Typical signs
- a body temperature of 38.0 degrees or above
- shivering or chills
- sweating
- headache and aching limbs
- tiredness and little appetite
What happens
What happens at aprioris
Our aim: to resolve your concern directly on site. Assessment, treatment and, where needed, a prescription or certificate. If specialist care is needed, we refer you on.
We listen to your concern, examine you carefully and put the findings in context. Then we discuss what happens next with you.
Every case is reviewed and signed off by a physician, either during your visit or shortly after. Anything that needs specialist care, we refer on, prioritised by urgency and with a written report. aprioris does not dispense medication itself.
Treatment
Treatment overview
What you can do yourself
- drink enough
- light clothing and a cool room
- rest
- note your temperature and how things develop
Services
Related services
Locations
Where we treat this
Available at 10 locations, with an appointment or as a walk-in.
AmriswilBadenBern ChristoffelHerisauLucerne NeustadtWinterthur MarktgasseZurich AlbisriederplatzZurich LimmatplatzZurich MorgentalZurich Paradeplatz
Booking
Book an appointment online
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment for this?
Not necessarily. You are welcome without booking during opening hours. If you book an appointment, you are seen at the agreed time. You can book online or by calling the practice.
What does the assessment cost?
aprioris is a medical practice licensed by the canton. Services covered by mandatory health insurance are billed accordingly. Your deductible and co-payment apply, as in any medical practice. Preventive services are paid for privately; prices are shown with each service.
What should I bring?
Your health insurance card. If you take medication, a current medication list or the packaging helps. For anything to do with vaccination, please bring your vaccination record.
When should I go straight to emergency care?
Fever with a stiff neck, confusion, breathlessness or a rapidly spreading rash: call 144.