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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

When to seek medical help for bb

- 0-3 mths, the body resistance of the baby is relatively low
- a usually mild illness can become serious if it is not noticed early and treated properly
- consult your doctor if your baby shows any of the following symptoms:

   1. Fever >38 Deg C
   2. Not active and feeding poorly
   3. Frequent, recurrent vomiting
   4. Diarrhoea
   5. Frequent cough
   6. Poor weight gain
   7. Persistent tilt of the head to one side

Important:
- Fever in a baby <2 mths old may indicate a serious infection
- Your baby should be seen by the doctor as soon as possible

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