Parents should seek emergency care if their child exhibits:
- Difficulty Breathing: Rapid or labored breathing, or blue lips. - Severe Dehydration: No urine output, very dry mouth, or lethargy. - High Fever: Especially in very young infants or if associated with a rash, stiff neck, or persistent vomiting. - Altered Mental Status: Confusion, excessive drowsiness, or seizures.
