You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you need to call your child's health professional to discuss your child's symptoms and arrange for care.
- An appointment today is usually needed.
- Symptoms are unlikely to improve without medical care.
Return to the Check Your Symptoms section and answer the questions. If your child has other more serious symptoms, he or she may need to see a health professional sooner.
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Medical Review:William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
Last Updated: 04/24/2007
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