When Do These Common Kid Symptoms Warrant A Trip To The Doctor?

One of the biggest challenges new parents face is calming their own fears when their children first present with symptoms of illness. Is that fever something that can be treated at home? Does that rash need to be seen by a doctor? 

This may be especially true now, in a time when Covid-19 is at the top of every parent’s mind—making every symptom seem like a potential Covid sign, while also leaving parents anxious about risking unnecessary exposure for a symptom that doesn’t actually have to be seen. 

We spoke to pediatricians Dr. Jacqueline Winkelmann and Dr. Kristin Struble about how to respond to these common childhood symptoms—knowing when to stay home, when to call the doctor, and when something is serious enough to head straight to the emergency room.

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