Next Steps

Follow-up

• Make sure you follow up on all the tests the doctor performs and take all the medications the doctor prescribes.

• Finish the entire course of antibiotics your doctor prescribes, even if you are feeling fine and symptoms go away.

• Children and adults are not contagious 24 hours after starting antibiotic treatment for strep throat. You can return to school (day care) or work after this period of time while you are taking antibiotics.

• If symptoms remain or get worse, see your doctor.

• If social contacts develop symptoms, they need to be evaluated.