Sore throats left untreated can cause Rheumatic FeverTamariki at risk of developing rheumatic fever from a sore throat can be swabbed at community pharmacies listed belowTamariki are at risk of developing rheumatic fever if they are aged between 3-19 years, have a sore throat and have one of these criteria:
These pharmacies are able to provide antibiotic treatment for sore throats of high-risk tamariki and/or others in your home aged 3 years or older. If the swab is positive for strep then we can also swab and treat household contacts 3 years and above.
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