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Taking Out Tonsils: Does Frequent Strep Throat Matter?

By on September 17, 2012 in Children's Health, Sick Kids
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TweetI get this question a lot, “How many times does my child need to get strep throat before we can take his tonsils out?” This question undoubtedly comes from parents who are simply sick and tired of watching their child struggle with case after case of strep throat. Kids in pain, decreased eating, missed days [...]

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What is Strep Throat?

By on September 9, 2011 in Sick Kids
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TweetOne of the first childhood illnesses we begin to see in the office once the kids are back in school is “strep throat.” There are 2 things that parents know about strep throat: “It’s always going around at school.” “I don’t want my kid to get it.” Both comments, as it happens, are likely true. [...]

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