Depends: You can gargle with salt water, aloe solution, and other OTC products designed to ease the discomfort. You could also get tested to be sure this is not Strep throat and you do not need an antibiotic to prevent acute rheumatic fever. Check with your family doctor.
Answered 5/10/2014
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