A Sensible Guide For Parents With Children When Common Illnesses Strike

Children aged from 0 to 5 are susceptible to common illnesses such as colds, cough and once in a while skin rashes. Kids are more prone to sickness especially when adults get sick first. This is the reason parents usually make sure that their kids do not lack healthy nutrition and consume their daily dose of vitamins.

They make sure their kids get enough sleep and exercise regularly. However, there are times when toddlers or even school going children can get sick. And it is more difficult when there are more kids than one, seems like neverending. Given that these children are generally healthy, there are times when sickness really gets in the way.  If a child doesn't mind a cold, and plays outside anyway, there is no reason to worry at all.  But when he gets drowsy or develops a fever, parents start to worry. 

Moms and dads need not be alarmed with common illnesses, instead, take note of these common pointers that could help you decide whether the child needs a medical specialist right away, or if a few days wait for an appointment with the family doctor would do. Except, of course, when a newborn baby up to three months gets a fever, call the doctor right away.

Call For An Appointment

Parents should see their kids' pediatrician if they get a fever overnight and does not respond to fever or flu medication, also when rashes appear on their skin . Any complain they have about pain in their ears, eyes, neck or head, or any part of their body, kids should see their doctor. If children get dizzy, sleep more and diarrhea especially when vomiting as well, they need to be examined right away according to Mayo Clinic.

It Is An Emergency

It is definitely an emergency situation when children have seizures when they are stiff while having a fever and when they deal with problems breathing, swallowing or fainting. Babyology.Com mentioned that children needs to be brought to where medical attention is available right away.

Any other unusual behaviors manifested by children or situations, like accidents, where obviously medical intervention is required.