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 any signs of a serious infection?
See significance of signs of a serious infection 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 any of the following questions.
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Does your child have a severe headache, neck pain or stiffness, and fussiness?
Is your child very sleepy or hard to wake up?
Is your child acting confused or struggling with you for no reason?
Does your child have a bulging soft spot on the head when he or she is not crying?
Does your child have new swelling in or around a joint?
Does your child have severe pain in or around a joint?
Does your child have sudden redness or warmth in or around a joint?
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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