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A 25-year-old female asked:

5 month old daughter has a viral infection. she doesn't want to eat or drink. been giving her prospan and she has been taking naps more than usual?

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Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Some basics: If she takes well enough to wet diapers every 6-8 hrs or more you can monitor this longer. If it takes more than 8 hrs to wet, she is getting dry & should be seen. If the way she looks/acts bothers you, have her seen.
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