Health Tip: Help Prevent the Spread of Strep Throat

A lesson in prevention

September 22, 2010 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- Strep throat is a painful bacterial infection that's highly contagious.

The Nemours Foundation suggests these steps to help reduce transmission of strep throat from your child to others:

Make sure your child finishes the entire prescription of antibiotics.
Have your child use separate utensils for eating and drinking while sick. Wash them in hot water with dish soap after they're used.
Don't allow your child to share any linens, drinks or food with others.
Teach your child to cover the mouth when sneezing or coughing, and to wash hands frequently.
Throw away your child's toothbrush after antibiotics are completed, and have the child use a new one.