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A 4-year-old boy presents with 24 hours of fever, vomiting and watery diarrhoea. He is alert, has slightly dry mucous membranes, capillary refill <2 seconds and normal urine output. Weight is 16 kg. According to paediatric gastroenteritis guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management?

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