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Is Ingesting 2 Spoons Of Mouthwash By A Child Concerning?

My 5 year old ingested about 2 tablespoons of alcohol free mouthwash early this afternoon. She seemed fine, but now about 6 hours later she has a 101 fever and complaining about her stomach hurting. Should I take her to the ER? She just started school so I'm not sure if she caught a bug or if it's from the mouthwash.
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Hello. I just read through your question. Though it is possible that the mouthwash could be contributing to your daughter's abdominal pain, it is not something that would cause a fever. It is most likely a bug she picked up in school, as you suspected. No need to run to an ER.
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Is Ingesting 2 Spoons Of Mouthwash By A Child Concerning?

Hello. I just read through your question. Though it is possible that the mouthwash could be contributing to your daughter s abdominal pain, it is not something that would cause a fever. It is most likely a bug she picked up in school, as you suspected. No need to run to an ER.