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emergency care

Call 911 (or your emergency number) for any severely ill or injured child or if your infant or child has any of the
following:

• Bleeding that does not stop with direct pressure over the wound

• Suspected poisoning (Call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.)

• Seizures (rhythmic jerking and loss of consciousness)

• Trouble breathing

• Skin or lips that look blue, purple, or gray

• Neck stiffness or rash with fever
• Head injury with loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting, or poor skin color

• Sudden lack of energy or is not able to move

• Unconsciousness or lack of response

• Acting strangely or becoming more withdrawn and less alert
• A cut or burn that is large, deep, or involves the head, chest, abdomen, hands, groin, or face

Recommended er's

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