Signs of serious illness in children
This fact sheet lists and explains the general features of a more serious illness which should prompt you to see a doctor more urgently. These include alertness, irritability, breathing, skin colour and appearance, and fluids in and out.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- September 2017
- Last reviewed:
- March 2024
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