My kids have both had horrid gastro over the last week and had to take Miss E to hospital on Friday to get some fluids into her. She perked up a lot, but then last night had another chuck. Today she says she's feeling better but is obviously wiped out from having a week on and off of this. I'm pretty confident that Miss I is well over it now, although still pretty tired

My problem (other than a laundry that is once again full of bedding for washing) is that tomorrow is her first day of pre-primary - equivalent to prep in eastern states I think. Anyway, its a compulsory school year here. She is an extremely anxious child and I think its really important that she doesn't miss out on any of the first day stuff ITMS. There is no way she will last the full day, so I would pick her up and bring her home for lunch.

This gastro has been just diabolical - all five of us have had it since Tuesday and I'm still popping maxolon tablets like they're M&Ms. My folks both went down with it within 24 hours of looking after us when we all started chucking. While I want to do what's best for Miss E, the last thing I want to do is spread this any further.

Does anyone know how long contagious periods are? I would have thought 24+ hours from the last chuck would be ok but that's only a guess.