Question

A 18-month-old with fever 39.5°C, tachycardia, and pallor but alert. According to the traffic light system, which feature would move a child into 'red' high-risk category?

Accepted Answer

Grunting or moderate chest indrawing

Answer

Temperature >38°C for <24 hours

Answer

Pallor alone

Answer

Age >1 year

Answer

Capillary refill 2 seconds

Practice question

A 18-month-old with fever 39.5°C, tachycardia, and pallor but alert. According to the traffic light system, which feature would move a child into 'red' high-risk category?