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Is his vomit contagious? my 2 year old has been fine all day. then, at dinner he got so upset because he couldn't get his way, he was screaming and crying and wouldn't calm down. he eventually threw up all over the floor. i have 2 other children in the
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Vomiting : Vomiting caused by a viral or bacterial infection can be contagious, but vomiting from a temper tantrum is not. It sounds as though his vomiting was behavioral, so there's nothing to "catch". Sorry about the mess!
Answered 10/3/2016
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Not likely: This kind doesn't seem to contagious. If there is an upset stomach and GI upset, that might be contagious.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: this was caused by the temper tantrum raising the pressure in his stomach causing the vomit--it is not contagious--do not worry about exposure to your other children.
Answered 8/21/2014
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