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A member asked:
Hold old do you have to be to get tonsillitis?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Babies: I have seen it rarely as young as 6 mos. Although usually much older at about 4 yrs is more common.
Answered 7/20/2012
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No age limit: As long as you have your tonsils you can get tonsillitis.
Answered 5/18/2013
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