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 breathing problems?
See significance of breathing problems 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.
- Yes
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Is your child grunting or wheezing?
Does your child have a barking cough?
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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