Overview

• One-year-old Rufus Bye fell off a trampoline, hitting his head, and later began projectile vomiting, prompting his mother to call NHS 111.
• Doctors at A&E ruled out a concussion and diagnosed Rufus with gastroenteritis, a common but highly contagious stomach virus.
• Victoria Bye initially doubted the diagnosis but later witnessed severe vomiting episodes over several days, confirming the illness.
• The family was staying with James Bye's parents during the ordeal, adding to the logistical challenges of managing the illness.
• Rufus has since fully recovered, and James Bye has resumed his professional commitments, including a new acting role.