Sore Throat

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

  • You think your child needs an office visit or throat culture
  • Sore throat pain is severe and not improved 2 hours after taking ibuprofen
  • Pink rash that's widespread
  • Earache or sinus pain/pressure
  • >Fever present for more than 3 days
  • Age under 2 years old
  • Exposure to Strep within last 7 days
  • Sores present on the skin

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