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• posted: Feb. 09, 2026
• Strep Throat

As a parent, it is common to see your child come home with a scratchy throat, especially during the school year. While most sore throats are caused by viruses that Read More

• posted: Jan. 12, 2026
• Strep Throat

Usually, when a child has a scratchy throat, it is only because of a common cold virus that needs some extra rest and a few popsicles. But sometimes, that pain Read More

• posted: Sep. 06, 2025
• Strep Throat

Spotting Symptoms with Science Sore throats are common in children, but not all are created equal. Viral infections often cause discomfort that resolves on their own, while strep throat (caused by Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2025
• Strep Throat

It’s not unusual for kids to come down with strep throat now and then, but when it keeps coming back, we need to know why. At Dr. Q Pediatrics in Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2020
• Strep Throat

It's important to be able to spot the differences between a regular sore throat or viral infection and strep throat. Anyone can get strep throat, but it is most common Read More