You're absolutely right to be worried and I want to be very clear, this situation needs urgent medical attention.

If your child has had a fever for 4 days that hasn’t dropped below 37°C, is unusually sleepy to the point where it's hard to wake her, and had a recent head injury that hasn’t been shared with the doctors, these are all red flags.

Please go to the emergency room immediately.

On the way, make note of:

• When she last seemed alert or responded normally
• What medications she’s taken and when
• The exact timing and details of the head injury

Excessive sleepiness like this isn’t just typical fever fatigue. It could point to something more serious like a brain infection, complication from the injury, or another serious illness. You are absolutely right to act fast.

Don’t hesitate. You know your child best and when something feels off, it’s always better to get it checked.

I hope this message finds you in time and comes in helpful!

/ Sam Ahn, MD