Dr. Sushil Singla, a paediatrician with over 28 years of experience, highlighted that common infections in children can escalate into life-threatening sepsis.
Conditions flagged for close parental monitoring include pneumonia, urinary tract infections, meningitis, and severe gastrointestinal infections.
Warning signs of worsening status include fast breathing, unusual lethargy, cold skin, or persistent high fever, particularly in vulnerable children under five.