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      When to Get Emergency Care for Your Child

      Many minor injuries can be handled at home. But there are times when a trip to an emergency room (ER) is needed. Take your child to an emergency room or urgent care clinic after an injury if your child has any of the below:

      • Trouble breathing

      • Coughing up blood 

      • Blue or purple color to lips, skin, or nails

      • Chest or stomach pain or pressure

      • Severe or ongoing vomiting or diarrhea 

      • Sudden dizziness, weakness, or change in vision

      • Loss of consciousness, confusion, or trouble waking

      • Seizures

      • Animal, snake, or human bites

      • Severe pain

      • Loss of motion or feeling anywhere in the body

      • Severe bleeding

      • Bleeding that does not stop with direct pressure

      • Severe burns

      • Burns of the face

      • Broken bones

      • Puncture wounds

      • Head, spinal cord, or eye injuries

      • Signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, swelling of the face, lips, eyes, or tongue, fainting, or trouble breathing, swallowing, or wheezing

      • Exposure to poison (also follow instructions from the Poison Control Center at (800) 222-1222)

      This is not a full list. There are other problems that may need emergency care. Contact your child's healthcare provider for more information.

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