Call your doctor immediately if your infant or younger child has:
A high fever
Severe cough
Wheezing
Difficulty feeding
Difficulty breathing
Abnormally fast breathing
Grunting
Flaring of the nostrils
Chest retractions
Bluish lips or fingernails
If you have a premature infant or one with serious respiratory or other health problems, speak to your doctor about your...
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