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Snort. Snie. Sneeze. Adults and children don’t to treat colds or u. 1 Cameron Hill CircleChattanooga, TN 37402vshptn.comSources: American Academy of Family Physicians- www.familydoctor.orgWebMD-www.emedicinehealth.com Call if you need help and need to speak with someone in one of these languages: (Arabic)1-800-758-1638Bosanski (Bosnian)1-800-758-1638 (Kurdish- Badinani)1-800-758-1638 (Kurdish- Ngúói Việt(Vietnamese) ¿Habla español y necesita ayuda con esta carta? Los miembros de BlueCare pueden llamar al9698. Los miembros de TennCare1-800-263-5479. We do not allow unfair treatment in TennCare.No one is treated in a dierent way because of race, color, birthplace, religion, language, sex, age, or disability. Do you think you’ve been treated unfairly? Do you have more questions or need more help? If you think you’ve been treated unfairly, call the Family Assistance Service Center for free 1-866-311-4287. In Nashville, call 743-2000Need help in another language? You can call for language assistance. BlueCare members call 1-800-468-9698 or the numbers above. TennCare members call 1-800-263-5479 or the numbers aboveInterpretation and translation services are free to TennCare members. Volunteer State Health Plan (VSHP), BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) and BlueCare are independent licensees of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.VSHP is a licensed HMO aliate of BCBST.Pharyngitis is a common illness in children. Streptococcal Pharyngitis is also called strep throat. Pharyngitis can be caused by strep throat. Your child’s doctor can perform a strep test or throat culture to conrm if your child has strep throat. Only children with diagnosed strep throat results should be treated with antibiotics. Ask your child’s doctor to perform a strep test the next time your child has Pharyngitis.Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Antibiotic medicines don’t help upper respiratory infections such as:Colds or uMost coughsSore throats not caused by strepRunny nosesAlso, antibiotics are not always needed for:Sinus and ear infections BronchitisThe illnesses and symptoms listed above are caused by viruses. Antibiotics do not help ght viruses. Antibiotics treat illnesses caused by bacteria. Taking antibiotics too often can mean they don’t work when you really need them. Don’t ask your health care provider to give you antibiotics for colds or u.Never take anyone else’s antibiotics or give them to your children.How do you treat a cold or u in adults and children?Drink uids and get plenty of rest.Use a clean, cool mist humidier.Avoid smoking, second-hand smoke and Try to be patient. Most colds and u must run their course.Adults:Should take over-the-counter acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fevers Children: Should get only over-the-counter medicines that are okayed by their health care providers. Parents - Be prepared. Ask for medicine suggestions before your children get Never give aspirin to children or teens. They could become seriously ill.Give the right dose of medicines. Follow instructions for weight and/or age. When should you or your child see a health care provider?If not better in 10 days.If there is fever greater than 100.4.If there is shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. These aren’t usually symptoms of a cold or u.If there are other chronic or serious health conditions.If a baby less than three months old has a fever, call a provider right away.Need help deciding if you should call your health care provider? Nurse Help Line1-800-262-2873This is a free call. Call 24 hours a day.What if your health care provider gives you antibiotic medicines?It’s okay to ask questions. What is the illness?Is it caused by bacteria?Take or give the right amount of medicine, at the right times. Take or give the medicines for as long as you are told to. Even if you or your child are feeling better, complete all medicines.