What conditions apart from bleeding can cause shock in children?

Severe infection (sepsis), dehydration from vomiting or diarrhoea, anaphylaxis, major burns, heart problems and some metabolic or endocrine disorders can all lead to shock. First aiders do not need to label the cause, only to recognise the pattern and act quickly.

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