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Colds

	Call 911 NOW (your child may need an ambulance) IF: Severe difficulty breathing (struggling for each breath, unable to speak or cry because of difficulty breathing, making grunting noises with each breath).
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: Your child looks or acts very sick Difficulty breathing not relieved by cleaning out the nose Fever above 104°F (40° C) Age under 12 weeks with fever above 100.4°F (38.0° C) rectally Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen Earache or cloudy discharge from ear canal Yellow or green eye discharge Sinus pain (around cheekbone or eyes) Fever present for more than 3 days Fever returns after going away for 24 hours
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns Blocked nose interferes with sleep after using nasal washes several times Yellow scabs around the nasal openings Sore throat present over 5 days Nasal discharge present over 14 days
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Mild cold and you don't think your child needs to be seen.