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When should I worry?
An age-by-age guide to warning signs in newborns, infants, toddlers, children and teens—with clear emergency actions and a printable summary.
In-depth answer · Fever & infections · All agesFever in children: what parents need to know
Fever is a sign, not a diagnosis. Age, breathing, hydration, alertness and the pattern of illness determine what should happen next.
In-depth answer · Medicines, tests & care · All agesAntibiotics for children: when they help and when they do not
Antibiotics are valuable for selected bacterial infections, but they do not treat viruses and should never be used as reassurance for every fever or cough.
In-depth answer · Fever & infections · ChildRepeated coughs and colds: does a child have low immunity?
Frequent viral infections can be normal, especially after starting school. The pattern, recovery and growth matter more than the count alone.
In-depth answer · Breathing & allergy · All agesWheezing and breathing problems in children
Wheeze is a sound, not a diagnosis. Age, breathing effort, triggers, oxygenation and response to an existing action plan determine urgency.
In-depth answer · Breathing & allergy · All agesChildhood environmental allergies: finding meaningful triggers
Allergy care works best when symptoms, timing and exposure are connected before families make disruptive changes at home.
In-depth answer · Feeding, nutrition & growth · All agesFood reactions and food allergy in children
A food symptom should be described by timing, amount, reproducibility and body systems before a child’s diet is restricted.
In-depth answer · Feeding, nutrition & growth · ChildWhen a child does not eat: appetite, nutrition and pressure
Start with growth, diet pattern, skills and mealtime dynamics. Appetite varies, and force-feeding often makes the relationship with food harder.
In-depth answer · Feeding, nutrition & growth · All agesChild growth, height and weight: how to read the pattern
Growth is a trend across accurate measurements. Family height, nutrition, health and puberty all shape the curve.
In-depth answer · Development & behaviour · InfantDevelopmental milestones: following progress without comparison
Milestones occur in ranges. The sequence, quality of skills, interaction and any loss of ability matter more than a race with another child.
In-depth answer · Newborn & infant care · NewbornNewborn care and feeding: a practical guide for new parents
Feeding, warmth, safe sleep, urine, stool, jaundice and alertness form the everyday picture of newborn wellbeing.
In-depth answer · Newborn & infant care · NewbornNewborn jaundice, prematurity and early growth
Jaundice and early growth need interpretation by age in hours, gestation, feeding, examination and a measured bilirubin level when indicated.
In-depth answer · Vaccination & prevention · All agesChildhood vaccination: schedules, missed doses and mild illness
A missed vaccine usually calls for catch-up planning, not restarting every dose. Mild illness often does not require postponement.
In-depth answer · Development & behaviour · TeenAdolescent health: puberty, screens, weight and trust
Teen health works best when growth, sleep, movement, mental wellbeing and private conversation are considered together.
In-depth answer · Medicines, tests & care · All agesSecond opinions, tests and hospital admission in child health
A second opinion should clarify the diagnosis, evidence and next decision—not simply produce a different prescription.
In-depth answer · Medicines, tests & care · All agesUsing medicines safely for children at home
The right medicine depends on the child, dose, purpose and duration. A familiar bottle is not automatically safe for a new illness.
In-depth answer · Digestive health · All agesVomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration in children
Hydration is judged by drinking, urine, mouth, tears, alertness and circulation—not by stool count alone.
In-depth answer · Urgent warning signs · All agesSeizures in children: first aid and the next decision
Protect the child, time the seizure, keep the airway safe and know when emergency services are needed.
In-depth answer · Urgent warning signs · All agesHead injury in children: observation and warning signs
The mechanism, symptoms, examination and change over time determine whether a child needs emergency assessment.
In-depth answer · General child health · All agesPreparing for a pediatric consultation: history, questions and anxiety
A clear timeline and honest concerns help the consultation move from scattered symptoms to one safe plan.