It's the middle of the night. Your child has a fever, a cough, or something that just feels off — and you don't know if you should rush to the ER, wait until morning, or do something right now. Tiyare Care was built for exactly that moment.
This guide explains how Tiyare Care works, what it can and cannot do, and how to get the most accurate guidance for your child's situation.
What Is Tiyare Care?
Tiyare Care is a free, AI-powered pediatric clinical decision support tool. It helps parents understand what standard medical guidelines say about their child's symptoms — and what the appropriate next step is.
It is NOT a replacement for your pediatrician or an emergency room. It is a tool to help you make a more informed decision about where and when to seek care — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at no cost.
- Backed by 2026 AAP, CDC, Schmitt-Thompson, and Mayo Clinic Pediatric Protocols
- Uses AI set to zero randomness — same symptoms get the same guidance every time
- Includes hard-stop rules for the most dangerous situations — infant fever, knocked out tooth, facial swelling with fever
- Works on any phone or computer — no app download required
- Available in English and Spanish
- No account needed. No data stored. Completely free.
How It Works — Step by Step
Type what you are seeing — "my 3-year-old has a fever of 103 and won't eat" or "my baby is really hard to wake up." You don't need to use medical terms.
Tiyare Care asks the single most important follow-up question to better understand the situation. You tap a button to answer — no typing required. It asks a maximum of 3 questions before giving guidance.
Tiyare Care gives you a GREEN, YELLOW, or RED result with specific action steps based on what the guidelines say about your child's symptoms.
Every result includes a context-aware action button — find a pediatrician, find urgent care, find an ER, call Poison Control, find a therapist — based on the type and severity of the situation.
Understanding Your Result
🟢 GREEN
Guidelines support home care at this time. Monitor your child and contact your pediatrician if things change.
🟡 YELLOW
Guidelines suggest professional evaluation today. Contact your pediatrician or go to urgent care.
🔴 RED
Emergency evaluation is indicated. Go to the ER or call 911. Do not wait.
Hard-Stop Situations — Immediate RED
For certain situations, Tiyare Care skips all questions and goes straight to a RED result. These are cases where the clinical protocols are non-negotiable:
- Baby under 3 months with any fever — The Rule of 90 Days. Zero questions asked.
- Permanent tooth knocked out — Time-sensitive. 60-minute window for reimplantation.
- Facial swelling with fever — Possible spreading dental infection. Always RED.
- Emergency keywords detected — "not breathing," "blue lips," "seizure," "unconscious" — immediate 911 guidance, no AI processing delay.
What Tiyare Care Does NOT Do
- Tiyare Care does not diagnose your child's condition
- It does not prescribe or recommend specific medications or dosages
- It does not replace your pediatrician, urgent care, or emergency room
- It does not store any of your information — every session is private and deleted when you close it
- It is not monitored by a medical professional in real time
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tiyare Care really free?
Yes. Tiyare Care is completely free for parents. No subscription, no account, no credit card. Just open the app and start.
Does it work in Spanish?
Yes. Tap the 🇲🇽 Español toggle in the top right corner and the entire experience — questions, guidance, and action buttons — switches to Spanish.
Is my information private?
Yes. Tiyare Care uses a zero-persistence architecture. Nothing you type is stored, saved, or linked to you. When you close the app, the conversation is gone.
What protocols does it use?
Tiyare Care is guided by 2026 AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics), CDC, Schmitt-Thompson, and Mayo Clinic Pediatric Protocols — the same guidelines your pediatrician uses.
Can I add it to my phone's home screen?
Yes. Open tiyarecare.com in Safari on iPhone, tap the Share button, and select "Add to Home Screen." It installs like an app with its own icon — no App Store required.
Can medical professionals use it?
Yes. Tiyare Care is designed as a clinical decision support tool that works for both parents and healthcare providers. For integration with hospital systems or EHR platforms, visit the "For Health Systems & Developers" section at the bottom of the app.