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General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
First aid while you get help:
Young children, especially newborns, can become seriously ill very fast. These danger signs mean 'get care now', whatever the illness. Symptoms: Not feeding or drinking, vomiting everything, fits, unusually sleepy or hard to wake, fast or difficult breathing, or a fever/very cold in a newborn. Go now for any danger sign. For newborns, the threshold is lower: a fever, cold body, poor feeding, yellow skin or a red/discharging cord all need same-day care. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: World Health Organization · Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division · MedlinePlus (NLM) · MedlinePlus (NLM) · NHS
Young children, especially newborns, can become seriously ill very fast. These danger signs mean 'get care now', whatever the illness.
Sources: World Health Organization
Not feeding or drinking, vomiting everything, fits, unusually sleepy or hard to wake, fast or difficult breathing, or a fever/very cold in a newborn.
Sources: World Health Organization
Any serious infection (pneumonia, diarrhoea with dehydration, sepsis, meningitis, malaria) can cause these signs.
Sources: World Health Organization
Danger signs are not for home care — take the child to a health facility immediately. Keep a baby warm and keep breastfeeding if the child can feed.
Sources: World Health Organization
Go now for any danger sign. For newborns, the threshold is lower: a fever, cold body, poor feeding, yellow skin or a red/discharging cord all need same-day care.
Sources: World Health Organization
Immunisation, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, good nutrition, hand-washing and prompt care for fever or cough.
Sources: Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division
Community health workers (FCHVs) can assess a sick child and refer; know your nearest facility with child services.
Sources: Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division
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