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Child's Sudden Illness / Night Emergency (#8000)
💡 The Bottom Line
For children's sudden illness, call #8000. Experts will advise you for free whether you "should go to the hospital right away or wait and see." Call 119 if there is a danger to life.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Parents with a child who suddenly becomes ill at night or on a holiday
📋 What
Telephone consultation on "whether to visit a doctor immediately" or medical examination by a night duty doctor
⏰ When
When a child becomes suddenly ill (24 hours including nights and holidays)
📍 Where
#8000 telephone consultation is available from anywhere. Check the Ota City official website for duty doctors
❗ Why
Because normal pediatric clinics are closed at night and on holidays, and it is natural to be worried not knowing the appropriate response
📝 How
Call #8000 -> Explain the symptoms -> Get advice on whether a medical examination is necessary -> Go to a duty doctor if necessary
⏱ Telephone consultation: About a few minutes to 15 minutes
📖 Easy Explanation
📞 Children's Medical Emergency Consultation: #8000 (Gunma Prefecture Pediatric Emergency Telephone Consultation)
Night / Holiday Duty Doctor: Check on the Ota City website
Emergency / Danger to life: 119
When your child is sick and you are worried, you are not alone. It's not your fault.
When your child has a high fever in the middle of the night, has convulsions, or looks so sick that they can't sleep—first, call "#8000". Pediatricians and nurses in Gunma Prefecture are available 24/7 to advise you for free on whether you "should go to the hospital right away" or "can wait and see."
Ota City has an on-duty doctor system for nights and holidays. You can check the doctor on duty for the day on the Ota City official website.
👥 Who Qualifies
- Parents who are troubled by their child's sudden illness at night or on holidays
- Those who live or work in Ota City
❓ FAQ
Can I consult even if I have no money?
Yes. The telephone consultation to #8000 is completely free.
Can I consult in a foreign language?
An interpreter may be available. Please try calling first.
When should I call 119?
Call 119 immediately if convulsions last for more than 5 minutes, there is no consciousness, breathing seems difficult, or lips are blue.
Where can I check the night duty doctor?
You can check the doctor on duty for the day on the Ota City official website (https://www.city.ota.gunma.jp/page/1915.html).
Is this service free?
Yes, consultation and application support are free of charge.