Know the Signs of an sJIA Flare

A quick-reference card for teachers, caregivers, and family

Watch for These Signs

⚠Raccoon eyes — redness on the eyelids
⚠Limp when walking
⚠Body aches, especially legs
⚠Low-grade fever above 99.5°F (even with meds, this is significant)
⚠Rash under arms or upper legs, red splotches on face or joints
⚠Fatigue — bone-deep exhaustion, not regular tiredness

Contact Us Immediately

⚠Shortness of breath
⚠Heart palpitations
⚠Severe pain — significant limp, inability to walk
⚠High fever over 101.5°F
⚠Severe swelling in any joint

Call 911

⚠Shortness of breath not resolving in 5–10 minutes, or lips turning blue
⚠Severe swelling larger than a golf ball

Note: Anxiety attacks can also cause shortness of breath and heart palpitations. When in doubt, call.