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Vomiting and Dehydration in an Infant
QUESTION
Dear Dr. Jana,
Our six-month-old daughter woke up vomiting, and then vomited a couple times later. She doesn't have a temperature. I'm concerned about dehydration. Any suggestions? Thanks.

— Mary in Cosmopolis, WA

ANSWER
January 26, 2001
Dear Mary,
In general, healthy babies do not become dehydrated after a couple of episodes of vomiting, which usually is caused by a stomach virus. However, you are wise to pay attention to the issue of dehydration, since infants can become dehydrated more quickly from vomiting than older children and adults.

While the symptoms you describe are not uncommon, I would recommend giving your daughter plenty of fluids (following the guidelines in the articles listed below) and staying in contact with your daughter's healthcare provider. If the vomiting continues, he is likely to ask you to bring her in for an evaluation.


— by Laura Jana, M.D., F.A.A.P.

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