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Strep Exposure

	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: Your child looks or acts very sick. Sudden onset of extreme difficulty swallowing fluids or saliva (drooling). Difficulty breathing or working hard to breathe. Fever above 105°F (40.6°C). Signs of dehydration (very dry mouth, no tears with crying and no urine in more than 8 hours). Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs an office visit or throat culture. Sore throat pain is severe. Age less than 1 year old. Earache or sinus pain/pressure also present. Child with mild symptoms compatible with strep throat (e.g., sore throat, cries during feedings, puts fingers in mouth, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, fever).
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Strep contact but no symptoms AND you don't think your child needs to be seen.