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Pharyngitis in children
What is pharyngitis?
Pharyngitis is redness, pain and swelling of the throat (pharynx).
Symptoms include:
- Belly pain
- Change in voice
- Ear pain
- Fever or chills
- Headache
- Red or swollen throat
- Sore throat
- Trouble or painful swallowing
How can I prevent pharyngitis in my child?
- Keep them away from people with sore throats, colds or respiratory infections.
- Do not smoke. Keep your child away from secondhand smoke.
- Have them wash their hands often.
- Keep your child up to date on their vaccines.
When should I call my child’s doctor?
Call a doctor if your child has:
- A sore throat and other symptoms, such as a fever
- A sore throat that does not go away in a few days
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Nayeli Curiel, MSHCA, Member Health Educator Bilingual II
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