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Warning-sign checks

Rotavirus vaccine - what you need to know: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services immediately for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, widespread hives with weakness, sudden collapse, or difficulty waking your baby.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek urgent medical assessment if your baby develops repeated vomiting, significant abdominal pain, episodes of intense crying, draws their legs toward the abdomen, becomes unusually weak, or has blood in the stool.

    These can be signs of intussusception.

    Signs of dehydration, such as very few wet diapers, a very dry mouth, no tears when crying, or unusual sleepiness, also need prompt medical advice.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Contact your baby’s healthcare team during routine hours if mild vomiting, diarrhea, or irritability lasts longer than expected, if you are unsure whether a dose was swallowed, or if a follow-up appointment was missed.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Rotavirus vaccine - what you need to know. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.