Tag: strep throat

Once school is back in session it’s not hard to imagine that germs are soon to follow.  Kids pass cold, flu and other viruses or bacteria to each other along with the papers and pencils they are sharing.  They will sit in class and put…

When a child complains of a sore throat, most parents worry that it could be strep throat, initiating a visit to my office.  Parents know their children need to be seen, but don’t necessarily understand why.  “What is strep throat? Why is it treated? Is it…