Children get sick often and their symptoms should always be monitored. But when your host child is sick you might start to ask yourself: “when do we need to go to the doctor?” or “when does the child need to go to the emergency room?” A good rule is to do more than you think would be necessary. Your host parents would never be upset if you call a doctor or went to the hospital.
It is important to know which symptoms can be a sign that a child is dangerously sick. This chart is to help you understand when symptoms might be a sign of something more serious.