Symptoms
Runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough
What is the common cold?
What temperature is considered high for a toddler?
What is 100F or 38C?
This is the #1 way to prevent spread of illness
What is handwashing?
This is something that might help a child sleep if their nose is stuffy
What is a humidifier?
What illness can cause a yellow goo to come from the eye?
Sudden fever, sore throat, white patches on tonsils
What is strep throat?
Baby is pulling on their ear
What is an ear infection?
Vaccines are recommended for all children.
What is vaccines are life saving.
They preventing serious, life threatening illnesses like Measles, Mumps, Rubella, etc?
This is a medicine you should never give to children.
What is aspirin?
What illness is dangerous for babies and the elderly but looks like a cold in older children?
What is RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus?
Rash on hands, feet and mouth, plus a fever
You decide to take baby to call 911 or go directly to the ER instead of waiting for a dr appointment.
These are two things you can give to a toddler with a fever
Fluids and rest
This is something you could do if you are worried about dehydration.
What is electolyte drinks, popsicles, or water in small, frequent sips
What is fifth disease?
You decide child should stay home from daycare.
What is fever, diarrhea or vomitting?
This everyday activity will help keep toddlers healthy and thriving
What is eating a nutritious diet, lots of exercise, limit stressors, staying away from other people when they are sick
This is a sign that the illness is getting worse, not better
What is trouble breathing, not waking up, lethargy, fever not going down?
These are common strategies the PCLC uses to prevent the spread of germs that cause illness
What is sanitize the toys, have separate soap for each child, have separate cups for each child, have clean blankets for naps, etc?
What is chickenpox?
You notice your child is lethargic, confused or acting strangely.
What is go to the ER or call 911 right away
Teach children this motion when they cough or sneeze
These are things you can do for your child when they are not feeling well
What is extra cuddles, extra naps, their favourite foods, popsicles, some extra screen time?
This is one medicine that is considered mostly safe for children with a fever or when they have pain? Of course, you would ask your dr first.
What is tylenol or acetaminophen?