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My son is 16months he fell on his head off of a bed onto a cement floor cried for a sec and threw up im absolutely terrified. what should(n't) i do?
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Can't be too safe: You can never be too safe. Take him to the nearest emergency room for an evaluation by a trained health care provider to assure all is stable. Best wishes.
Answered 3/12/2014
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ER: Go to er now. You son is probably ok, but your son has to be cleared by a physician. Go now, not tomorrow.
Answered 3/11/2014
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Get him checked: A child in the given scenario needs prompt evaluation at an emergency room.
Answered 5/23/2015
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