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My child vomited his antibiotic. now he will not take any at all. what do i do?

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Call the doctor: An antibiotic is given to treat a bacterial infection. If your child is not taking the medication, then you need to check with the pediatrician to see what options he/she would recommend.

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/16/2014

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