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Contact Us - Seattle Children's Hospital
WEBInterpreter: 866-583-1527. Driving directions: 206-987-2226. TTY, for deaf or hard of hearing: 206-987-0391. Request medical records: healthinformation@seattlechildrens.org.
Diarrhea (0-12 Months) - Seattle Children's
WEBDec 30, 2022 · Suspect diarrhea if the stools suddenly increase in number or looseness. If it lasts for 3 or more stools, the baby has diarrhea. If the stools contain mucus, blood, or smells bad, this points to diarrhea. Other clues to diarrhea are poor eating, acting sick or a fever. After 2 months of age, most babies pass 1 or 2 stools per day.
Fever - How to Take a Temperature (0-12 Months) - Seattle …
WEBJan 26, 2023 · Close the armpit by holding the elbow against the chest. Do this until it beeps (about 10 seconds). The tip of the thermometer must stay covered by skin. Your child has a fever if the armpit temp is above 99.0° F (37.2° C). If you have any doubt, take your child's temp by rectum or forehead.
Immunization Reactions - Seattle Children's
WEBDec 30, 2022 · Your child becomes worse. Specific Immunization Reactions. Chickenpox Vaccine: Pain or swelling at the shot site for 1 to 2 days. (20% of children) Mild fever lasting 1 to 3 days begins 14 to 28 days after the shot (10%). Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever over 102° F (39°C).
Vomiting (0-12 Months) - Seattle Children's
WEBDec 30, 2022 · The most common cause of true vomiting in young babies. Onset of vomiting is age 2 weeks to 2 months. Vomiting is forceful. It becomes projectile and shoots out. Right after vomiting, the baby is hungry and wants to feed. ("hungry vomiter") Cause: The pylorus is the channel between the stomach and the gut.
Neck Pain or Stiffness - Seattle Children's
WEBDec 30, 2022 · A bacterial infection of the membrane that covers the spinal cord and brain. The main symptoms are a stiff neck, headache, confusion and fever. A stiff neck means your child can't touch the chin to the chest. Younger children are lethargic or so irritable that they can't be consoled. If not treated early, child can suffer brain damage.
Breast Symptoms-Child - Seattle Children's
WEBDec 30, 2022 · Learn more about breast symptoms-child including symptoms included in this guide are:breast buds are the most common concern. breast buds are small, disc-shaped lumps felt under the nipple and areola. any lump found under the areola is a breast bud until proven otherwise.breast symptoms in newborns are also covered.other symptoms: breast lump, breast redness and nipple discharge.early breast ...
Circumcision Problems - Seattle Children's
WEBDec 30, 2022 · Complications of Circumcision. Wound Infection (Serious). This is the most common complication. It occurs in less than 1 out of 200 circumcised boys. The main finding is spreading redness up the shaft of the penis. Bleeding (Serious). Normal bleeding from the incision site should be a few drops.
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WEBIf you are unable to find the provider or researcher you are looking for, call Seattle Children's main line at 206-987-2000 or, toll-free, 866-987-2000. If you need help finding a specialty, visit our clinics pages.