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When is it time to call the doctor for my one-year-old?

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Kids pick up all sorts of sniffles, coughs, and stomach bugs. Minor ailments usually go away on their own within a few days. But when your child is feeling really miserable, you may need to call for medical backup.

You can treat your child at home if she:

  • Vomits once or twice during an illness
  • Has a few loose stools (diarrhea)
  • Has a cold
  • Has a minor cut or nosebleed

It's time to call your doctor if your child:

  • Vomits several times
  • Has more than six to eight loose stools in a day
  • Has blood in the vomit or stools
  • Has a temperature of 103 degrees F or higher
  • Seems to be dehydrated (dry mouth, no tears, not urinating)
  • Has symptoms that are not getting better or are getting worse
  • Has a serious cut or bleeding that doesn't stop

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