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What do you do for a sore throat for children?
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Warm honey: 1 teaspoon of warm honey every 2-4 hours.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Ibuprofen helps: If honey isn't enough, for many children, Ibuprofen is the most helpful medication (per recent studies), although Acetaminophen has also been shown to help. If it lasts more than a few days and/or there's a fever involved, it's probably time to call your pediatrician.
Answered 4/15/2015
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