A "health scare" refers to a situation or event that causes people to feel worried or concerned about their health. It might involve reports of a potential outbreak of a disease or a sudden increase in illnesses. Full definition
Due to a variety of factors, including recent health scares and overall economic recession, the opportunity arose to negotiate the acquisition through a note restructuring and sale. (breakingtravelnews.com)
Note: These figures assume the cat / dog are generally healthy and don't have any serious health scares. (creditdonkey.com)
Are you not convinced a major health scare can happen to you? (ratesupermarket.ca)