Pediatrician Questions Strep Throat

How long should my child stay home with strep?

My son was diagnosed with strep throat after experiencing a sore throat, fever, and swollen tonsils. He just started his antibiotics today. How long should I keep him out of school?

4 Answers

PediatricianStrepThroat
As long as he has fever
Hello

You can keep your son home for 2 days. Once he starts antibiotics, he won’t be contagious. He can finish the course for 7-10 days, according to your doctor. Hope he feels better.

Sincerely

Hariram Ganesh
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You should give the child antibiotics and keep the child at home for two days before sending him to school again.

Dr. Yingxue Shelley Liu-Lee
He needs to be on appropriate antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school and he can keep liquids down. Be sure to get a new toothbrush and remind him not to drink after anyone.