Track patterns, not one-off numbers
Children grow at different rates. A single measurement is less useful than the trend across time, which is why booklet and HealthHub records matter.
Bring recent measurements, symptoms, and school or childcare concerns to the consultation so the doctor can decide if follow-up or in-person examination is needed.
Common online questions
Parents may ask about mild cough, fever, rash, stomach symptoms, medication dosing clarification, or whether a child should avoid school. Online care can help in selected cases, but the threshold for clinic review is lower in children.
Red flags in children
Breathing difficulty, lethargy, dehydration, severe pain, persistent high fever, neck stiffness, non-blanching rash, or symptoms in very young infants should be assessed urgently in person.