Lucia's three-year old daughter has been vomiting frequently over the past two hours and she is worried. Lucia is trying to decide whether or not to contact her daughter's pediatrician. Which of the following would be reasons to contact the pediatrician's office?

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Lucia's three-year old daughter has been vomiting frequently over the past two hours and she is worried.  Lucia is trying to decide whether or not to contact her daughter's pediatrician.  Which of the following would be reasons to contact the pediatrician's office?

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All of the choices are correct. Vomiting lasting longer than a few hours, fever, and severe abdominal pain are all reasons to contact the pediatrician's office. It is always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to a sick child and to seek medical advice if necessary.

Lucia's Three-Year Old Daughter Has Been Vomiting Frequently Over the Past