CG84 Diarrhoea and vomiting in children under 5: understanding NICE guidance

This booklet is about the care and treatment of children younger than 5 years with diarrhoea and vomiting caused by gastroenteritis, in the NHS in England and Wales. It explains guidance (advice) from NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence). It is written for parents, families and carers of children with diarrhoea and vomiting but it may also be useful for anyone with an interest in the condition. The booklet is to help you understand the care and treatment options that should be available in the NHS. It briefly describes diarrhoea and vomiting, but your healthcare professional should discuss further details with you. There are examples of questions you could ask on page 6 to help you with this. This document has been updated since the guidance was originally published in April 2010. This version enhances the advice to parents and carers relating to action required when a child has bilious (green) vomit.