The best way to avoid gastroenteritis is by taking preventative measures such as receiving a vaccination against gastroenteritis caused by rotavirus, practicing good hygiene, and avoiding close contact with symptomatic individuals. Many countries, including the United States, offer rotavirus vaccines to prevent gastroenteritis. This vaccine appears to prevent severe symptoms of this illness when given to children in their first year of life. Maintain a healthy body weight by drinking plenty of fluids. In time, you should be able to return to eating your normal diet. It might be easier for you to start eating bland, easily digestible foods at first. Follow the same approach if your child is sick - offer plenty of fluids. Start letting your child eat his or her normal diet as soon as possible. Continue to feed your child as usual if you are breastfeeding or using formula. Give your child an oral rehydration solution, available at pharmacies without a prescription, if your child is experiencing dehydration. Gastroenteritis is not usually caused for much concern however, complications can arise such as dehydration which can be particularly worrisome in children. Patients who wish to seek treatment for gastroenteritis to find symptomatic relief and to put their minds at ease regarding the potential of complications can do so at Digestive Disease Care.