Warning signs that should not wait for an online response
Marked difficulty breathing, severe chest pulling or blue/grey lips
Difficult to wake, unusually floppy, confused or suddenly much less responsive
A newborn who is not feeding, is unusually sleepy or is getting colder or hotter
Repeated convulsions, severe injury, heavy bleeding or sudden collapse
Signs of severe dehydration or a child who cannot keep fluids down
Any rapid change that makes the child look seriously unwell
This list is not complete. A parent or clinician’s serious concern is itself a reason to call.