SIGNS OF INFECTION INFANTS

These are the signs of infection in an infant under 2 months of age. Since infections can be especially dangerous in a child this young, call your pediatrician right away if your child develops any of these symptoms:

• poor feeding
• poor color
• listlessness
• weak cry
• rectal temperature of at least 100.4°F
• breathing problems
• unusual fussiness
• sleeping more than usual
• vomiting or diarrhea