There is of course the obvious symptoms that will always need immediate attention, such as uncontrolled bleeding, loss of conscience, broken bones or poisoning.
The not so obvious symptoms that we struggle with, is when is it time to get our children “looked at” !
Please take your child to the GP, walk in clinic, or emergency room when…..
1. Fever: If a fever occurs and the child is under 3 months. If your child’s isn’t eating or drinking, or just not themselves. If the fever will not go down after medication. Symptoms with fever: stiff neck, vomiting, difficulty breathing, muscle or abdominal pain.
2. Rash: If the rash isn’t blanchable, which means when you press on the rash and it doesn’t go white. This can be a sign of an infection.
4. Cut: Any cut that is on the face, or if the edges are spread apart on the cut.
5. Allergic reaction: If your child has eaten something or has been stung by an insect and suddenly show signs of hives, swelling or difficulty breathing.
6.Vomiting: If the vomiting is prolonged and occurs without diarrhea or if there is blood in the vomit. If there is any sign of dehydration which can include no urine out put or for very young children no tears when crying.
Remember if you are concerned… have your child looked at! Trust your instincts!