Call 911 Now
- Not moving or too weak to stand
- You think your child has a life-threatening emergency
Call Doctor or Seek Care Now
- Stitch (or staple) came out early and wound has opened up
- Wound looks infected (spreading redness, pus)
- Fever occurs
- Your child looks or acts very sick
- You think your child needs to be seen, and the problem is urgent
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Contact Doctor Within 24 Hours
- Suture came out early but wound is still closed
- Suture removal is overdue
- You think your child needs to be seen, but the problem is not urgent
Contact Doctor During Office Hours
- You have other questions or concerns
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Self Care at Home
- Stitched or stapled wound with no other problems
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