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The 10 symptoms you should never ignore

Last modified on Tuesday 14 July 2020

Kids are always picking up bugs and getting high temperatures, it's par for the course. Sometimes though, it's difficult to tell whether your child's condition is serious enough to visit A&E. Here are 10 symptoms to look out for, which should always be checked out by a doctor.

Knowing when to call your GP for an emergency appointment, or making the decision to take your child to A&E is never an easy call. We don't want to be that paranoid parent, or labelled a time-waster.

With this in mind, we've compiled 10 symptoms all parents need to take note of.

Remember, this is only a guide. You know your own child and you should always see your GP if you're worried.

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