Your child just tested positive for RSV. You've heard it can be really serious, and now you're watching them closely — doing everything you can to keep them comfortable while they rest and recover.

But they're really unwell. And you're not sure. Do they need to go to hospital? Are you overreacting? Would you be wasting everyone's time?

That's the limbo no parent wants to be in.

This guide covers the most common reasons kids present to an Emergency Department — fevers, gastro, RSV and respiratory viruses, stomach pain, head injuries, fractures and wounds. For each one, it walks you through what to expect, what to watch for, and exactly when they need to be in an ED or you should be calling 000.

So when your child is sick and you're not sure, you're not left guessing.