Expert Q&A
What are the red flags that signal a child may be dehydrated?
- Dry mouth and tongue
- Few or no tears
- Dry, cool, blotchy skin
- High fever
- Irritability or unusual sleepiness
- Sunken eyes, cheeks or fontanelle
- Deep and rapid breathing
- Fast and weak pulse
- Muscle cramps or contractions
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