Strep Throat - Prevention



The risk of passing strep throat from one person to another can be reduced by some simple actions, such as:

  • Washing hands frequently and well, especially after nose blowing or sneezing and before handling foods
  • Disposing of used tissues properly

  • Avoiding close contact with someone who has strep throat
  • Not sharing food and eating utensils with other people
  • Not smoking

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