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Should I Take My Child To A Clinic If There Is Vomiting With Lethargy?

Hi, my son is 7. He vomitted at 8 Wednesday night, 3am Thursday, and 5am Friday morning. Temp by mouth is 35.5, lips have been quite dry this week. And these past too days he's very tired/lethargic. Do I take him to a clinic? Or wait to see for another day?
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
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It sounds like you should take your son to the clinic. If his temperature is indeed 35.5, this is abnormally low and could indicate infection. Especially since you are telling me he is vomiting and tired. His dry lips also make it sound as though he may be dehydrated.

I would recommend taking him to the clinic. It could be serious. If you have to wait, I would also recommend giving him plenty of fluids. The best fluid to give him would be Pedialyte (you can buy t at your local drug store or supermarket). It works better than plain water, and tastes better too.
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Should I Take My Child To A Clinic If There Is Vomiting With Lethargy?

It sounds like you should take your son to the clinic. If his temperature is indeed 35.5, this is abnormally low and could indicate infection. Especially since you are telling me he is vomiting and tired. His dry lips also make it sound as though he may be dehydrated. I would recommend taking him to the clinic. It could be serious. If you have to wait, I would also recommend giving him plenty of fluids. The best fluid to give him would be Pedialyte (you can buy t at your local drug store or supermarket). It works better than plain water, and tastes better too.