One of the most common things I hear from parents is, “I just don’t know if this is serious enough for the hospital.”
Whether it’s a fever you’re unsure about, RSV or gastro that’s left you second-guessing, a head knock that’s got you rattled, or symptoms like tummy pain or a dodgy-looking wound — it can be so hard to know when to stay home and when to go in.
This guide breaks it down simply. It covers the most common illnesses and injuries in little ones — like gastro, fevers, respiratory viruses, head injuries and more — and clearly outlines what symptoms or situations mean it’s time for a trip to ED (or even a call to triple zero).