Symptoms & Illness
Start with what you notice. Age, breathing, alertness, drinking, urination, pain, and whether symptoms are improving or worsening matter as much as the name of an illness.
If you think your child may be having a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Common infections and treatment questions
Antibiotics for Children: When They Help & When They Do Not
Eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
Ear Pain and Sore Throat: When to Seek Care
Eye Redness, Discharge, and Injury: When to Seek Care
Mouth Sores and Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Swollen Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps
Fever and breathing
Coughs, Colds and Breathing: When to Seek Care
COVID-19 in Children: Symptoms, Testing, and When to Seek Care
Fever and Illness: When to Seek Care
Valley Fever in Children: Symptoms and When to Seek Care
Wheezing and Asthma Symptoms: When to Seek Care
Other Infections
Hepatitis and Jaundice in Children: When to Seek Care
Mumps in Children: Symptoms, Exposure, and When to Seek Care
Tuberculosis in Children: Exposure, Testing, and When to Seek Care
West Nile Virus in Children: Symptoms and When to Seek Care
Pain, movement, and neurologic symptoms
Chest Pain, Palpitations, and Fast Heartbeat
Headache in Children: When to Seek Care
Limping, Leg Pain, and Refusal to Walk
Dizziness and Fainting in Children
Skin
Chickenpox in Children: Symptoms, Exposure, and Care
Diaper Rash and Skin Irritation
Keratosis Piliaris in Children: Rough Bumps and Skin Care
Rashes and Skin: When to Seek Care
Moles, Birthmarks, and Skin Changes
Stomach, urine, and genital symptoms
Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Care
Blood in Stool and Rectal Bleeding: When to Seek Care
Constipation and Stool Problems: When to Seek Care
Testicular Pain and Scrotal Swelling: When to Seek Care
Urinary Symptoms and Possible UTI: When to Seek Care