Symptoms in children can have many causes. Changes in behaviour, breathing, alertness, feeding and hydration can be important context when deciding how urgently to seek care.
Before calling the clinic
- Note when symptoms began and whether they are changing.
- Observe feeding, fluid intake and urinary output.
- Record temperature if it is relevant and measured safely.
- Describe any recent illnesses or medicines to your clinician.
Seek urgent care for serious breathing difficulty, seizures, severe dehydration, unresponsiveness or other alarming symptoms. This page is not an automated diagnosis or triage service.