Hi,
page 73 of this EYE handbook states that these are the common symtoms of children feeling unwell.
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When children are beginning to fall ill, there will often be signs and symtoms that their immune system is fighting illness. It is important to recognise these so that children can be given opportunities to rest and receive medical attention and also for them to be separated from other children in order to prevent the spread of infection.
Difficult behaviour is a sign that children might be feeling unwell. You will know a child's usual behaviour and how they respond to daily activities in the setting. So for example, should they suddenly lose interest in taking part or find it difficult to interact positively with others they could be feeling ill.
Dark shadows under eyes are an appearance of the skin that could indicate a child is feeling unwell. They might not be sleeping well or have a fluid imbalance possibly due to diarrhoea, vomiting or from feeling too tired to tell someone they are thirsty.
Paleness of skin. Skin pallor, a loss of sheen or if the skin appears unusually dull, paler or greyer than usual can mean a child is unwell or feeling cold. Children with darker skin who feel ill can have pale palms, tongue, nailbeds and conjuntiva (inside of the eyelids).
Irritability - children who are irritatble when feeling ill can be fretful, easily upset and not want to be moved or to interact with others.
Whiney and clingy - children who feel unwell may make small noises or cry and hold onto someone tightly, wanting to be close, held or picked up by someone they feel comforted and reassured by.
Poor appetite. A loss of appetite might be because of sore throat or a sign of a developing infection. Children might not want to eat or drink their usual meals preferring softer, bland foods such as mashed potato or yoghurt.
Bedwetting - if a child is usually dry during the night and daytime this can be a sign of illness.
Tiredness - children become tired when their bodies are fighting infection. Having quiet, airy places to rest and sleep is an important part of recognising this and is a way to care for their health, helping them to feel better/recover.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregna...rious-illness/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregna...er-sick-child/
Hope this helps
1.5 Describe the signs and symtoms that a child might be unwell
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