{"id":569,"date":"2026-10-12T18:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/l82008\/?page_id=569"},"modified":"2026-10-12T18:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:00:02","slug":"unwell-child-safety-netting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/l82008\/unwell-child-safety-netting\/","title":{"rendered":"Unwell Child Safety Netting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
URGENT: Call 999 or go to A&E now if:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
    \n
  • Breathing & Effort: <\/strong>Breathing that stops or pauses for 10 seconds or more; breathing very fast; or significant
    \nstruggle (severe sucking in under the ribs, head ‘bobbing’, or a grunting noise with every breath).<\/li>\n
  • Colour:<\/strong> Looks pale, blue, mottled, or feels unusually cold to touch.<\/li>\n
  • Responsiveness: <\/strong>Very difficult to wake, unusually confused, or won’t wake for feeds.<\/li>\n
  • Headache: <\/strong>Sudden, severe “thunderclap” headache; a headache with a very stiff neck, constant vomiting, or
    \nbright lights hurting their eyes.<\/li>\n
  • Fever: <\/strong>Over 38\u00b0C in a child under 3 months old.<\/li>\n
  • Rash:<\/strong> A rash that does not fade under pressure (the glass test).<\/li>\n
  • Tummy & Dehydration:<\/strong> Severe\/constant tummy pain, greenish vomit, or no urine passed for 12 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n
    The Glass Test:<\/strong> Press a clear glass firmly against the rash. If it does NOT fade, seek help immediately.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
    \n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n
    Contact your GP or call 111 today if:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
      \n
    • Headache:<\/strong> Waking the child from sleep; worse in the morning or when lying down; or associated with change in
      \nvision\/balance.<\/li>\n
    • Breathing:<\/strong> Breathing a little faster than normal or mild increased work of breathing (mild ‘tugging’ at the ribs).<\/li>\n
    • Hydration & Illness:<\/strong> Drinking less than 50% of normal fluids or no urine for 8 hours.<\/li>\n
    • Vomiting & Diarrhoea: <\/strong>Persistent vomiting (unable to keep fluids down), more than 5 vomits in 24 hours, or
      \nmore than 10 watery stools in 24 hours.<\/li>\n
    • Dehydration Signs:<\/strong> Sunken eyes, dry mouth, or a sunken ‘soft spot’ on the head.<\/li>\n
    • Fever: <\/strong>A temperature lasting for 5 days or more.<\/li>\n
    • Concern:<\/strong> You feel they are significantly less well than when you last sought advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n
      Care at home:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      If your child is alert, smiling, and staying hydrated:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • Fluids:<\/strong> Small, frequent sips. Continue breast or formula feeds. Avoid fruit juice\/fizzy drinks.<\/li>\n
      • Comfort:<\/strong> Use paracetamol if they are distressed or in pain.<\/li>\n
      • Environment:<\/strong> Keep them away from tobacco smoke and monitor them through the night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Based on NHS ‘Healthier Together’ clinical guidelines.<\/p>\n

        If you are worried your child is deteriorating, trust your instincts.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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