What to Do When a Child Has Repeated Vomiting and Fever, and Refuses to Eat Dinner?

When a child experiences repeated episodes of nausea and vomiting, along with a fever, it’s crucial to carefully check for viral infections. Most often, viral infections can lead to viral gastroenteritis, cause a drop in body temperature, and trigger dry heaves. If the child refuses to eat dinner, immediate careful examination is necessary to prevent dehydration. In cases where the child cannot eat dinner or has severe nausea and vomiting, intravenous fluid replacement may be required.
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