My Child Has a Sore Throat

Is your child having trouble breathing (struggling for each breath, making grunting noises with each breath, unable to speak or cry because of difficulty breathing)	Yes	Call "911" or go to the nearest emergency room
No
Your child complains of a sore throat and is unable to swallow his or her own saliva (may or may not have drooling)	Yes	Call your child's healthcare provider immediately or go to the nearest emergency room
No
Your child has a fever over 105° F (40.2° C) or complains of a stiff neck	Yes	Call your child's healthcare provider immediately or go to the nearest emergency room
No
Your child is in extreme pain and/or cannot open his or her mouth	Yes	Call your child's healthcare provider immediately or go to the nearest emergency room
No
Your child appears to be dehydrated (no tears while crying, very dry mouth, no urine for 8 hours	Yes	Call your child's healthcare provider immediately or go to the nearest emergency room
No
When you look inside your child's mouth, the tonsils are bright red, are touching each other or have white pus on them	Yes	Call your child's healthcare provider
No
Does someone else in the family have a strep throat confirmed by a throat culture or does your child often get strep throat?	Yes	Call your child's healthcare provider
No
Your child has a sore throat and has any of the following: Swollen, enlarged and tender (to touch) neck glands Ear pain Bad breath Red, widespread skin rash Loss of appetite to the point of refusing to take even liquids Vomiting Dark urine	Yes	Call your child's healthcare provider
No
Has your child's sore throat lasted more than two weeks?	Yes	Call your child's healthcare provider