Community Health Worker Manual/Diarrhea/Treatment Overview/First Principle -- Keep Giving Liquids/ORS/Feeding the child

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Feed the child ORS with small sips from a cup, or by using a teaspoon. If the child vomits, wait ten minutes and then try again, but slower than before. Keep feeding the child ORS or additional liquids until the diarrhea has completely stopped.