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Watch for these signs and symptoms of serious problems. Call your child's doctor right away or seek emergency care at a hospital emergency room. Any change from what you feel is normal in your child should be reported to your child's doctor.
| SIGNS |
SYMPTOMS |
| FEVER |
101 degrees or above thermometer reading.
Do Not Wait to See if Fever Comes Down. |
IRRITABILITY |
crying, fussing, sleepiness, lack of interest in playing. |
| PALLOR |
looks pale in face, lips, or tongue. |
| BREATHING |
shortness of breath
noisy breathing or grunting sounds.
fast breathing when resting. |
| HEADACHE |
sudden or constant |
| WEAKNESS |
one side of body |
| HEART BEAT |
pounding or faster than normal. |
| PAIN IN THESE AREAS |
abdomen, joints, chest, stomach
penis (with prolonged unexpected erection),
head |
| SWELLING |
hands
feet
joints |
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