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A friend is over with her 2 kids. we all ate the same food last night but they woke up vomiting, pain, & diarrhea. what could it be and contagious ?

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GI upset: Could be food poisoning or stomach virus. The stomach viruses are very contagious so wash everyone's hands often. Food poisoning is not contagious but who ever are the same food is at risk. Encourage lots to drink in small frequent amounts. If there is blood in the diarrhea, see your doctor.

Answered 4/27/2013

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