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Can the oral rehydration solution be made with dirty water?

The benefits of fluid replacement in diarrhoea far outweigh the risks of using contaminated water to make oral rehydration solution. In situations where it is difficult to boil water, mothers are advised to use the cleanest water possible.


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updated: 23 August, 2019