Assess and Classify FEVER Assess and Classify EAR PROBLEM Assess and Classify MALNUTRITION and ANEMIA
Assess and Classify POSSIBLE BACTERIAL INFECTION
1. Look at the umbilicus. Is it red or draining pus? Does the redness extend to the skin? 2. Measure temperature (or feel for fever or loew body temperature) 3. Look for skin pustules. Are there many or severe pustules? 4. See if the young infant is abnormally sleepy or difficult to awaken? Give IRON
Give MEBENDAZOLE Hookworm/ whipworm are a problem in children in your area, and The child is 2 years of age or older, and he child has not had a dose in the previous 6 months.
Two IMCI Recording Forms
For sick Young Infant Aged up to 2 months. For Sick Child Aged 2 months up to 5 years.