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Little sick meaning12/10/2023 If you add up the time that your child is catching a cold, sick with a cold, and getting over a cold, almost half of the year is a “cold season”! In the first 3-4 years of life, children catch an average of six to eight colds a year. Common Colds – Safe Relief for Nasal Congestion and Cough Unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, or abnormal color (very pale or blue), are obvious signs of a serious illness – call 911 if you ever observe these symptoms. Do not be afraid to ask questions or have information repeated. When you make the call to your doctor, give details such as when your child became ill, your child’s symptoms, and any signs that are “worrisome” or “serious illness is likely”, and any medications you have given. When “serious-illness-likely” signs are present, it is important that you make an appointment for your child to be seen promptly. If your child has any “worrisome” signs, it is a good idea to report these to your doctor’s office and ask for advice. However, remember that your child’s condition can change, so you will need to recheck signs on a regular basis. If all of the signs in all of the areas are “reassuring,” feel comforted that for the time being, your child is not seriously ill. Serious-Illness-Likely Signs: Your child has very little saliva (spit), fewer tears than usual when they cry, and very little urine.Worrisome Signs: Your child voids dark yellow urine less frequently than usual.A baby should have six to eight wet diapers a day. Reassuring Signs: Your child voids (pees) light yellow urine with the usual frequency.Serious-Illness-Likely Signs: Your child pushes away or refuses all food and liquids.Worrisome Signs: Your child takes liquids or food if offered, but takes only a few sips of liquid or a few bites of food.Reassuring Signs: Your child asks for favorite foods and liquids and eats and drinks the requested foods and liquids.Serious-Illness-Likely Signs: Your child is hard to awaken and has little or no interest in playing.Worrisome Signs: Your child is fussy when awake and sleeps more than usual.Reassuring Signs: Your child plays and sleeps normally.Your child continues to cry or moan even while being comforted. Serious-Illness-Likely Signs: Your child’s cry sounds weak. Your child is difficult to comfort and whimpers off and on.
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