Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • Age under 1 month old and looks or acts sick in any way
  • Age under 12 weeks with fever above 100.4 F (38.0 C) rectally (Caution: Do NOT give your baby any fever medicine before being seen.)
  • True blisters (little bumps containing clear fluid)
  • True pimples (little bumps containing pus)
  • Skin looks infected
  • Rash is painful to the touch
  • You think your child needs to be seen

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