Prevention of Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis causing germs are highly contagious. Therefore, the most effective way to prevent tonsillitis is good general hygiene. Some common steps you may want to take to prevent tonsillitis:

•    Ensuring that your child washes his or her hands regularly, especially before meals, after playing and after using the toilet
•    Discouraging your child from sharing utensils, drinking glasses or food
•    Keeping your child away from children who are infected with tonsillitis