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Is There Any Need Of Antibiotic For Vomiting In A Child?

4.5 month old with green snot which is now causing goopy eyes. She had a fever of 101.9 yesterday ( which has now gone down). She s having trouble sleeping and isn t eating very much. Also, when she does eat, she usually ends up vomiting. The vomit is mucousy. Does she need an antibiotic??
posted on Thu, 1 May 2014
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Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Vomiting is usually viral and may last for 5 days.
Give ors and zinc.
Ensure minimum 6 times urine output in a day.
No need for antibiotics
Wishing your child good health
Regards
Dr Arun
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Is There Any Need Of Antibiotic For Vomiting In A Child?

Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. Vomiting is usually viral and may last for 5 days. Give ors and zinc. Ensure minimum 6 times urine output in a day. No need for antibiotics Wishing your child good health Regards Dr Arun