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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• Acting strangely or becoming more withdrawn and less alert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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