Well-child visits: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, collapse, unresponsiveness, a seizure, or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.

   Emergency help is also appropriate if your child is in immediate danger of harming themselves or someone else.

   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
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek prompt medical advice if your child develops worsening pain, marked injection-site swelling, persistent vomiting, unusual sleepiness, or symptoms that concern you after the visit.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   For routine advice, contact the clinic if you have questions about results, referrals, vaccine reactions, growth, development, learning, behaviour, or emotional well-being.

   Also call if expected results do not arrive within the timeframe the clinic gave you.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Well-child visits. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.