Fever, Age 3 And Younger: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Does your child have a fever and signs of mild to moderate dehydration?
See significance of mild to moderate dehydration if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
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Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Does your child have symptoms of moderate dehydration, and he or she is not able to drink any fluids?
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Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Does your child have symptoms of moderate dehydration, but he or she is able to drink enough fluids?
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You may wait to see if your child's symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Has your child had symptoms of mild dehydration for 24 hours or longer, and he or she is not able to drink enough fluids?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | April 24, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer |
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