Sore Throat

There is no sure way to prevent a sore throat. To help reduce your risk:

• Drink enough Reference fluids to prevent Reference dehydration Opens New Window.
• Reference Wash your hands often, especially when you are around people who are sick.
• Identify and avoid irritants, such as smoke, fumes, or yelling, that cause a sore throat.
• Do not smoke or use other tobacco products and avoid exposure to Reference secondhand smoke Opens New Window. For more information, see the topic Reference Quitting Smoking.
• Avoid contact with people who have Reference strep throat Opens New Window.
• If you have Reference mononucleosis Opens New Window, do not share eating or drinking utensils to prevent spreading the virus to others. A brief kiss on the lips is not likely to spread mono; it is spread when saliva from an infected person enters another person's mouth.

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