Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency help for a seizure, severe confusion, fainting, new one-sided weakness, difficulty speaking, severe breathing difficulty, or rapidly reduced alertness.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Arrange prompt medical assessment if you:
Are pregnant and may have eaten high-risk food or handled contaminated soil or litter
Develop swollen glands or flu-like symptoms during pregnancy
Have weakened immunity and develop fever, headache, cough, or new neurological symptoms
Develop new blurred vision, floaters, eye pain, redness, or light sensitivity
These situations do not always mean toxoplasmosis, but timely testing may be important.
Seek urgent same-day eye care for sudden changes in vision.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Routine follow-up is appropriate for reviewing blood-test results, monitoring treatment, checking medication side effects, or attending planned eye and developmental examinations.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Toxoplasmosis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.