Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services if a baby:
Has a seizure
Is struggling to breathe
Develops blue, grey, or very pale skin
Is difficult to wake or does not respond normally
Suddenly becomes floppy
Stops breathing
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
During pregnancy, seek prompt medical advice after possible exposure to rubella, chickenpox, parvovirus, syphilis, toxoplasmosis, or another infection that may affect pregnancy.
Also arrange prompt assessment for a new widespread rash, genital blisters, unexplained fever, or reduced fetal movement.
Contact a healthcare professional promptly if a newborn has poor feeding, worsening jaundice, an unusual rash, increasing sleepiness, repeated vomiting, or difficulty gaining weight.
A temperature of 38°C or higher in a baby younger than 3 months needs urgent medical assessment.
Contact the child's care team sooner if hearing, eyesight, movement, speech, or previously gained skills seem to change.
And for anyone, someone who:
has a fever with a stiff neck, a rash that does not fade under pressure, or severe headache
has a wound that is hot, spreading red, or leaking pus
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Routine follow-up is appropriate for scheduled hearing, vision, growth, and developmental checks when the child is otherwise well.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Torch infection. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.