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Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation

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SIGNS OF ILLNESS IN CHILDREN

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Signs to Look for: There are many signs of illness in children. Some of the more common changes you may see in a child when they are sick include:

1. fever
2. vomiting
3. diarrhea
4. increased fussiness
5. unusually sleepy
6. unusual rash
7. breathing problems
8. not eating well

9. eyes look "glassy"
10. pulling at their ears
11. child's crying can't be soothed
12. runny nose
13. cough
14. headache
15. urine has unusual color or smell
16. waking up frequently crying