“When should I take my child to the doctor for a sore throat?”
My child has a sore throat and feels uncomfortable. When should I take my child to the doctor for a sore throat?
2 Answers
PediatricianPediatrician
Hi,
If they have a fever over 100.4 F, difficulty swallowing, red spots or pus in their tonsils that last over 48 hours, I would take them in for a Strep test.
If they have a fever over 100.4 F, difficulty swallowing, red spots or pus in their tonsils that last over 48 hours, I would take them in for a Strep test.
If he or she develops a fever, you should take your child to the doctor.
