Not necessarily. ASCIA's 2026 guideline says a mild perioral rash on its own may not be an allergic reaction — encourage parents to try the food again. If more widespread symptoms appear next time, seek specialist advice.

Multiple magnets, or a magnet swallowed with another metal object, are high risk. Seek senior or specialist advice rather than treating these as routine low-risk foreign bodies.

Put babies on their backs for sleep, leave the face and head uncovered, and avoid smoke exposure before and after birth. Use a safe cot with a firm, flat mattress.

No. Bacterial infection can coexist with a viral illness. Do not let a positive viral result override concerning appearance, behaviour or other clinical findings.

Infants can have prolonged fever with fewer typical features, yet face greater coronary risk. Features may appear at different times, so ask about signs that have already resolved.

Dexamethasone or prednisolone are options. Assess severity as well as the need for steroids: persistent or worsening symptoms may require nebulised adrenaline and escalation.

Ultrasound. A normal abdominal X-ray cannot rule it out. Stabilisation and pain relief should come before imaging.

Involve a senior clinician, examine the child comprehensively and document accurately. Follow mandatory reporting requirements. Suspected inflicted head injury needs urgent specialist input.

No. Mild dehydration may have no examination findings. Increased thirst or reduced urine output may be the only clues; use intake, losses and weight history too.

Reduce contact with urine, faeces and other irritants, and protect the skin with a barrier. If simple measures fail, reconsider the diagnosis.

No. Assess suspected jaundice with transcutaneous and/or serum measurement. Interpret serum bilirubin using gestation, age after birth and clinical risk factors.

Correct dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities and the acid–base disturbance. Pyloromyotomy is definitive treatment, but initial stabilisation comes first.

Use greater caution and consider longer observation. Include possible abuse in the differential, rather than relying solely on the reported mechanism.

Routine doses are at 2 and 4 months. Give the first before 15 weeks of age and the second before 25 weeks. Keep at least 4 weeks between doses.