When should you call us?

Many times, people are unsure as to when to make contact with their paediatrician. I would firstly like to comment that I have never had a parent miss a serious condition – trust your instincts. However, there are a few key symptoms – please contact us (or go through to the ER) if:

- Your baby has a fever and is under 2 to 3 months.

- A fever that lasts for longer than 3 days and is not settling in height or frequency.

- A fever accompanied by other worrying symptoms such as a rash, abnormal breathing,
extreme lethargy, persistent vomiting or severe diarrhoea particularly if there is blood.

- A fever and recent travel to a Malaria area.

- Coughing for longer than a week

- Earache

- Weight loss

The list is not exhaustive and if in any doubt please contact us or visit the ER.