Your child, ___________________, was seen in the nursing health office on __________ for a sore throat. A throat culture was performed. You will be notified of the culture results tomorrow. If the throat culture is positive, antibiotics will be prescribed for your child. The following measures would help decrease the discomfort your child is experiencing:

• Tylenol every 4 hours for discomfort (according to package directions)
• Drink plenty of fluids. Water and non-irritating fluids (such as Kool-aid) are best. Fruit juices sometimes irritate sore throats. If juices do not cause an increase in pain, they may also be provided.
• Rest as needed

Your child should see the school nurse or your physician if

• The sore throat lasts for more than 6 days
• The child has a fever greater than 102F
• The child has difficulty swallowing
• The child has difficulty breathing