Seattle Children's
WEBSeattle Children’s complies with applicable federal and other civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently based on race, color, religion (creed), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin (ancestry), age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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.
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: [email protected].
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.
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).
Find a Provider or Researcher - Seattle Children's
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.
Cough (0-12 Months) - Seattle Children's
WEBDec 30, 2022 · Homemade Cough Medicine: Goal: Decrease the irritation or tickle in the throat that causes a dry cough. Age 6 months to 1 year: Give warm clear fluids to treat the cough. Examples are apple juice and lemonade. Amount: Use a dose of 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 mL). Give 4 times per day when coughing.
Medicine - Refusal to Take - Seattle Children's
WEBDec 30, 2022 · Use one hand to hold the syringe. Use the other to open your child's mouth. Open your child's mouth by pushing down on the chin. You can also run your finger inside the cheek and push down on the lower jaw. Insert the syringe between the teeth. Drip the medicine onto the back of the tongue.
Emergency Symptoms Not to Miss - Seattle Children's
WEBDec 30, 2022 · Most life-threatening emergencies are easy to recognize. You would not overlook major bleeding, breathing that stops, a seizure or a coma. You would call 911 for help. If you suspected poisoning, you would call the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Some emergency symptoms, however, can be missed or ignored.
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 …
Skip to content