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Is Oust Disinfectant Spray Effect Against Strep Throat?
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Prevention
While it's impossible to prevent all infections, you can help to decrease exposure and spreading:
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Wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose or after caring for a child with a sore throat.
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If someone in your home has pharyngitis, keep his or her eating utensils and drinking glasses separate from those of other family members. Wash these objects thoroughly in hot, soapy water.
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If a toddler with pharyngitis has been chewing...
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