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With deconfinement as well as lower cases of COVID-19 in the past months, we are now experiencing an increase in other viral illnesses in children.
This is particularly true for viral gastroenteritis which is being seen in significantly more children presenting to the Montreal Children’s Hospital emergency department (ED) compared to the same time last year.
Symptoms of gastroenteritis can include:
To avoid getting gastroenteritis, frequent hand washing is necessary, especially after using the toilet or changing a diaper, before preparing meals and before eating. It is also recommended to clean surfaces (tables, countertops, doorknobs, etc.).
If you or your child has symptoms of gastroenteritis, please stay home until the symptoms go away.
When should you come to the ED?
If your child has symptoms of gastroenteritis, keep them home and make sure they drink plenty of fluids. If your child has a fever, you can give them fever-reducing medicine (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) to make them feel better.
A visit to the ED is necessary if your child has symptoms that cannot be managed at home, such as:
For additional reasons to come to the ED, please click here and select the tab “When should you come to the ED?”.