What is the recommended treatment for gastroenteritis?
1. Child should drink to thirst to replace fluids.
2. Child should take Imodium and Pepto-Bismol to stop diarrhea.
3. Mothers should stop breastfeeding until the illness is gone.
4. The child should have a bland diet for 24 hours after the vomiting stops, then return to a regular diet.
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1. The child should only have small amounts of fluid, as large amounts may cause more vomiting.
2. Pepto-Bismol and Imodium should not be used for gastroenteritis in children.
3. Breastfeeding can continue even with gastroenteritis.
4. After vomiting stops and the child is tolerating fluids, then a bland diet is recommended with a return to regular diet in another 24 hours.
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