Stomach Virus and Flu

The following is an example of a progressive diet that may be followed when you have a "stomach virus" or the flu. Start with clear  liquids:  Sodas, Gatorade, Jell-O, Clear Soups (like chicken or beef broth) and Popsicles. Try small amounts of the above about every 20 minutes rather than a lot at one time. Your stomach will tolerate small amounts....

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Health Tips & Tools

These tips may be useful in understanding and managing your health concerns: Diarrhea and Vomiting Begin with clear liquids for 24-48 hours: Pedialyte, Ginger Ale, 7-Up, Gatorade, frozen Kool-Aid popsicles, Jell-O. Fever and Tylenol Dosing in Children Fever is a normal body response to infection and a symptom of an illness, not an illness itself. GI Disorders Learn about gastric irritants and disorders such as...

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