Gastroenteritis or 'Gastro' can be dangerous for very young
babies. Gastro is common in young children and spreads easily.
Gastro is a bowel infection which causes diarrhoea (runny or
watery poo) and sometimes vomiting. Take your child to the
doctor if they vomit often, are not drinking and show any signs
of dehydration. You should also see the doctor if there is blood
in the child's bowel motion (faeces or poo). Gastroenteritis is
a bowel infection which causes diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting.
Diarrhoea is runny, watery bowel motions. The vomiting may
settle quickly, but the diarrhoea may last up to 10 days. Bouts
of gastro can cause dehydration which can be dangerous for very
young babies. Gastroenteritis is caused by a viruses and
bacteria Gastroenteritis is caused by a variety of viruses and
bacteria. If gastro occurs more than once the cause may be
slightly different each time. Gastroenteritis can spread easily.
Children with gastroenteritis must keep drinking Make sure your
child drinks clear fluids. B