When to worry about your child, Call 111 or 999
For more details information, view or download the 'When Should I Worry' guide to Coughs, Colds, Earache & Sore Throat below
Call 111 if your child:
- is under 3 months old and has a temperature of 28c or higher, or you think they have a high temperature
- is 3 to 6 months and has a temperature of 39c or higher, or you think they have a high temperature
- has a high temperature that's under lasted for 5 fays or more
- doesn't want to eat or isn't their usual self and you're worried
- is dehydrated - such as nappies that are not very wet, sunken eyes, and no tears when they're crying